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  • MADISON, WI
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University of Wisconsin

#1 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B minus
    Wisconsin is a highly rated public university located in Madison, Wisconsin. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 30,063 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Wisconsin acceptance rate is 57%. Popular majors include Information Science, Economics, and Biology. Graduating 88% of students, Wisconsin alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,000.
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    500 LINCOLN DR
    MADISON, WI 53706
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    University of Wisconsin System
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Big Ten Conference
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    Wisconsin Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    57%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1260-1460
    ACT Range
    27-32
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    admissions.wisc.edu/how-do-i-apply-to-uw-madison

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $14,030 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,071 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    58%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Information Science
      800 Graduates
    • Economics
      624 Graduates
    • Biology
      491 Graduates
    • Psychology
      447 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      422 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      381 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      376 Graduates
    • Public Health
      340 Graduates
    • Finance
      328 Graduates
    • Communications
      317 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    1
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    1
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      44%
    • On Campus
      1%
    • Online
      55%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    30,063 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,625
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    14%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $56,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    88%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
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