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UWM

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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45%

Acceptance Rate

36,902

Total Students

$42k

Sticker Price

90%

Grad Rate

$74k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

45%

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Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

45% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1380–1520

ACT Range29–33

GPA Avg3.7

payments$80 application fee

groups36,902 students enrolled

schoolPublic · City: Large

eventEarly Action: November 1

eventRegular: January 15

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$42,103

Net Price

Not reported

$20,484Avg Debt

≈ $171/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$73,792/yr

Debt-to-income ratio28% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate90%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate96%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$74k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

18:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

36.9k

Students

Large

schoolPublic · City: Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#36

US News

Top 50

#35

Forbes

Top 50

Deal Score89

Exceptional Value

diversity_117% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance16% Pell Grant Recipients

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156Days

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Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

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University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public institution located in Madison, WI. With approximately 36,902 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

88.92

/ 100

Excellent Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

18:1

Test Score Ranges

1450

SAT

3.7

GPA

Avg Class Size

44% under 20 students

Application Deadline

January 15

via Common Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$42,103

Room & Board$14,124

Avg Grad Debt$20,484

Popular Majors

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

EAEarly ActionNovember 1

RDRegular DecisionJanuary 15

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boltThe Vibe

"University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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