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Madison, WI
45%
Acceptance Rate
36,902
Undergraduates
$42k
Out-of-state tuition
90%
6-yr grad rate
$74k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
45%
Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1380–1520
ACT Range (2023-24)29–33
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)4.00
$80 application fee
36,902 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$42,103
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$17,354
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$20,484Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$73,792/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio28%
Why Go Here?
$74k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
36.9k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#44
Deal Score in WI
of 70 rated colleges
Deal Score76
Good value
17% First-Gen Students
16% Pell Grant Recipients
13Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public college in Madison, WI. It enrolls 36,902 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
76
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1380–1520
SAT (2023-24)
4.00
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$42,103
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)61%
Room & Board (2024-25)$14,124
Median Debt at Graduation$20,484
Highest-Earning Programs
Chemical Engineering$86k/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$83k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$82k/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$81k/yr
Industrial Engineering$80k/yr
Insurance$79k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$80 fee
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The Vibe
9
Rigor
7
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A+
Academics
B
Value
A
Outcomes
B
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $4,200 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,101 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,134 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,763 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,292 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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