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University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • 4 Year
  • MADISON, WI

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

editorial

Wisconsin is a highly rated public university located in Madison, Wisconsin. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 33,838 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Wisconsin acceptance rate is 49%. Popular majors include Information Science, Economics, and Biology. Graduating 89% of students, Wisconsin alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,000.

About

500 LINCOLN DR
MADISON, WI 53706
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference

University of Wisconsin-Madison Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Wisconsin Admissions

Acceptance Rate
49%
Application Deadline
January 16
SAT Range
1340-1510
ACT Range
26-32
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$13,376 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,171 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
58%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 207 responses
51%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 256 responses
44%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 255 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
6
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    25%
  • On Campus
    73%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
33,838 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,468
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 184 responses
  • Work hard play hard
    63%
  • Smart & sociable
    24%
  • Diligent
    4%
  • Stressed
    3%
  • Ignorant
    2%
  • Alcoholic
    1%
  • Nerdy
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 300 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 333 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 193 responses
  • Badger-Pride
    36%
  • Top-Notch
    22%
  • Badgerific
    13%
  • Quality
    7%
  • Unforgettable
    6%
  • Variety
    4%
  • Colorful.
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
89%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 136 responses

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