University of Wisconsin
- 4 Year
- MADISON, WI
CollegeGrad School
University of Wisconsin
- 4 Year
- MADISON, WI
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 3,317 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- 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
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
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
Application Website
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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 responses52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 228 responses46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 227 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
4%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
2%
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. 272 responsesPoll
61%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 305 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 an outstanding school with unlimited opportunities and resources. Whether it be Greek life, debate club, or athletics, UW has something for everyone. The sense of strong community cohesion in Madison has also eased the college transition experience for me, personally, and I can't imagine a school with better welcome events. Coming from a very small high school, I was initially hesitant about going to such a large institution. Physically, it's a large campus (hence the free student bus pass, which is a huge plus), but mentally and socially it's as big or as small as you make it to be. In terms of academics, I find some classes to be challenging as a STEM major, but the professors are highly intelligent and more often than not are willing to lend a helping hand. Large lecture halls can feel intimidating, but everyone else is in the same boat! The only criticism I have is that UW admitted so many incoming freshman for Fall 2022 that they are running out of housing.
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!
As a student with interests in plant biology/botany, Wisconsin provide incredible amount of resources. Very knowledgeable and approachable professors and plenty of research opportunities. Department of Chem is also excellent. A better undergrad education quality to the public university at same tier. Cheaper for international students than most of other public university. Winter can be extremely cold but the lakes are great. Some personal shortcoming (but others may love it) for choosing Wisconsin is that the huge party scene and drink culture. Sometimes the drunk students or frat members, who are very disrespectful to others, make a huge noise at midnight in the street. If you have sleep problems or great academic pressure, avoid the sellery hall area.