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 106thin the US. It has a total of 34,640 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 54.41% acceptance rate. 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 a tuition cost of $9,273 for in-state students and $36,333 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-Madison is rather costly. 81.28% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, entering the workforce. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $56,200 per year, which is 35% above 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%