A
Rating
Public
Type
47,392
Students
$36,333
Tuition
54%
Acceptance
#14
Ranking
Large City
Campus Setting
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a very large public university located in Madison, WI ranked 106th in the United States. It has a total of 34,640 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a smidgeon south of 5/9ths of applicants. University of Wisconsin-Madison offers 492 different majors and is best known for its Spanish Language and Literature, Genetics, and French Language and Literature programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With an annual tuition of $9,273 for in-state students and $36,333 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-Madison is rather high-priced. 81.28% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, entering the workforce. After college, alumni go on to bring home near $56,200 per year, which is 35% greater than the national median.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
National Average
$53,613/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$43,105/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
National
1300 - 1480
28% of students submit
32%
26 - 31
79% of students submit
Required
$60
Full-Time
Part-Time
49%
83%
51%
15%
4%
1%
5% Computer and Information Sciences, General
5% Economics, General
4% Psychology, General
86% Others
5%
639 Graduates
5%
587 Graduates
4%
486 Graduates
3%
415 Graduates
3%
317 Graduates
3%
305 Graduates
3%
303 Graduates
2%
280 Graduates
Students
Professors
17
5,231,321
$16,766
95%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
National
$45,000
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$56,200
6 Years After Graduation
81%