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University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public university in Madison, WI. It admits about 45% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $17,354 per year. About 89% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $73,792 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1380–1520
ACT (middle 50%)29–33
Test policyTest optional
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
89%
graduation rate
96%
freshman retention
$61,275
median earnings, 6yr
$73,792
median earnings, 10yr
What University of Wisconsin-Madison values
Very important
Important
Also considered
From University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What University of Wisconsin-Madison requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what University of Wisconsin-Madison requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is University of Wisconsin-Madison's acceptance rate?
- University of Wisconsin-Madison admits about 45% of applicants.
- How much does University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
- At University of Wisconsin-Madison, the average net price after aid is about $17,354 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,679 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Wisconsin-Madison?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1380–1520 on the SAT and 29–33 on the ACT.
- What are University of Wisconsin-Madison's application deadlines?
- University of Wisconsin-Madison's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
- What does University of Wisconsin-Madison value most in applicants?
- In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Wisconsin-Madison rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Character / personal qualities, and State residency. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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