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University of Wisconsin
  • 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 32,071 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Wisconsin acceptance rate is 60%. 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 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
60%
Application Deadline
January 16
SAT Range
1320-1500
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
$13,484 / 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
$10,932 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
64%

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. 194 responses
51%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 243 responses
44%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 242 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    29%
  • On Campus
    69%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
32,071 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,490
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 171 responses
  • Work hard play hard
    63%
  • Smart & sociable
    25%
  • Diligent
    5%
  • Stressed
    3%
  • Ignorant
    2%
  • Nerdy
    1%
  • Alcoholic
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
57%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 287 responses
Poll
61%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 320 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 181 responses
  • Badger-Pride
    36%
  • Top-Notch
    22%
  • Badgerific
    14%
  • Quality
    7%
  • Unforgettable
    6%
  • Variety
    3%
  • 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. 131 responses

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