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Public4-Yearlarge campus
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
4.1Excellent
43%
Moderately Selective
89%
Graduation
About University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public four-year institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. With an enrollment of approximately 35,665 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. The university admits 43% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 89%. Graduates earn a median salary of $73,792 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,928 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
43%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
89%
Enrollment
35,665
Total students
Median Earnings
$73,792
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,205
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,603
Per year
Average Net Price
$16,928
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
28 – 32
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
700
Median
730
75th
780
200800
ACT Composite
25th
28
Median
29
75th
32
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$40,603/yr
In-State Tuition$11,205/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$16,928/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$67,712
10-Year Earnings
$737,920
ROI Multiple
10.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Student Outcomes
89%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$74k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
35,665
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
