University of Wisconsin
- 4 Year
- MADISON, WI
CollegeGrad School
University of Wisconsin
- 4 Year
- MADISON, WI
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 3,260 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B
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University of Wisconsin Rankings
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Wisconsin Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
1260-1460
ACT Range
27-32
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
$14,030 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,071 / year
National
$7,535Students 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
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 186 responses51%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 224 responses46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 223 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Information Science748 Graduates
- Economics566 Graduates
- Psychology463 Graduates
- Biology457 Graduates
- Mathematics396 Graduates
- Environmental Science381 Graduates
- Political Science and Government367 Graduates
- Public Health322 Graduates
- Finance307 Graduates
- Communications293 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
30,063 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,625
Undergrads Over 25
130200%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
59%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 268 responsesPoll
61%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 301 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
88%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 127 responsesSimilar Colleges
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UW-Madison is a great college! I personally enjoyed the social scene and the beautiful campus. Not only are there multiple course options, but most of the courses offered are extremely interesting. The classes can be time-consuming and difficult depending on your major of study. The hard-work pays off though. Professors are really understanding, especially because of the current pandemic. Madison has a great support system for their students and offers really great resources for tutoring. There is also a great variety of extracurriculars at Wisconsin. If you are interested in joining a fraternity or a sorority, rest assured that Madison's Greek life is very active. If Greek life isn't your style, there are still plenty of other ways to make friends and have fun. Weekends are always a good time at Madison. The bar scene on-campus is fun as well. A good rule of thumb for future UW-Madison students is "Work hard, play hard." Attending UW-Madison will produce a fun college experience!
I am a freshman at Madison and I LOVE IT HERE. The academics are amazing and the social scene is great. There are plenty of opportunities to make new friends, join clubs/orgs, and of course- party. Additionally, you know you're getting a quality education and actually setting yourself up for a good future. It truly is the best of both worlds. With all this being said, there are some downsides. The biggest thing I've noticed is diversity. Madison is not very diverse and is a stereotypical white midwestern school. Additionally, with the town being so busy and crazy, safety is not always the best, but I have never personally felt unsafe to a point of discomfort or fear. The dorms are also very hit-or-miss and it depends on how much you are paying/where you want to live. Despite these negatives, Madison really is the best. Overall, Madison really has something for everyone and you are basically guaranteed to have a good time here. Go Badgers!
Not perfect. But has its beauties.
Some context - I'm an international student from Malaysia, studied neurobiology and psychology as an undergrad, and am now working in San Francisco in biotech.
Madison is a beautiful place. Lots of fun things to do, and has gorgeous nature. The arboretum, the lake during winter, and lakeshore are all beautiful places to visit.
Academics - Good. I highly recommend joining a lab/internship and learning your classes well, as I'm surprisingly randomly recalling/using a lot of what I'm learning in my biology courses. You have to prepare yourself for the job market. It's insane that people choose something to do without understanding/reflecting on how their choice, precisely, is going to fund them for their adult years, or what careers they want to breach.
Social scene lacks some diversity (midwest). Not as diverse as California, but frankly I experienced decent diversity. Although can be hard to fit in as international into typical white life.
Some context - I'm an international student from Malaysia, studied neurobiology and psychology as an undergrad, and am now working in San Francisco in biotech.
Madison is a beautiful place. Lots of fun things to do, and has gorgeous nature. The arboretum, the lake during winter, and lakeshore are all beautiful places to visit.
Academics - Good. I highly recommend joining a lab/internship and learning your classes well, as I'm surprisingly randomly recalling/using a lot of what I'm learning in my biology courses. You have to prepare yourself for the job market. It's insane that people choose something to do without understanding/reflecting on how their choice, precisely, is going to fund them for their adult years, or what careers they want to breach.
Social scene lacks some diversity (midwest). Not as diverse as California, but frankly I experienced decent diversity. Although can be hard to fit in as international into typical white life.