Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003895
- Phone: (608) 263-2400
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
54.41%FINANCIAL AID RATE
62%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,987Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Wisconsin – Madison
500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is the main campus of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System. Its founding in 1848 was the result of a Wisconsin constitutional provision, mandating the institution of a state university within the state capital.
Situated over 900 acres, the university is home to eight different schools and colleges, offering more than 5,000 courses as well as Honors programs for outstanding students. At least 2,000 faculty members comprise the UW-Madison schools of Education, Human Ecology, Nursing, Pharmacy, the Wisconsin School of Business as well as the colleges of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Letters and Science, and Engineering.
Also distinguished as one of the best universities in the world, UW-Madison is a premier research university; offering various research grants and fellowships to its students. Alongside these is an annual research program called Pathways Scholars, an eight-week long training on research and writing that is funded in full and conducted by UW-Madison each summer for qualified applicants.
Opportunities for attending any of more than a hundred overseas academic programs are also provided. The Study Abroad Resource Center assists students with application processes, finding financial support, and other matters pertinent to studying in foreign countries.
Scholarships, loans, and student employment programs are handled by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Information on available merits and grants as well as current job openings, both in and out of the campus, are provided by this office.
Residential halls at UW-Madison house about 7,000 students each year. A housing listing service is also accessible for students who prefer other housing options such as private residences, apartments or condominiums in nearby areas.
Several museums and theaters are located within campus, providing venues for numerous cultural events and artistic performances. There is tremendous participation in collegiate sports, with the Wisconsin Badgers representing the university in several athletic events such as football, basketball, and ice hockey. Campus security is overseen by the UW Police Department, also located within university grounds.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students University of Wisconsin – Madison accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of Wisconsin – Madison is around 43,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 16% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $14,200. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $60 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State Tuition: $9,300-$11,000
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $36,000-$43,600
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $390-$460 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $1,500-$1,800 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 62% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 50% | $8,063 |
Receiving Student Loans | 34% | $8,260 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Wisconsin – Madison may offer student services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- Radiology Technician Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Theatre Program
- Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Wisconsin – Madison is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Big Ten Conference)
- Track and Field (Big Ten Conference)
- Football (Big Ten Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Wisconsin – Madison by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B, M)
- Food Science (B, D, M)
- Agronomy and Crop Science (B, D, M)
Architecture
- Landscape Architect (B, M)
- Urban Planning (D, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, C)
- Neuroscience (B, D, M)
- Biochemistry (B, D, M)
- Genetics (B, D, M)
- Microbiology (B, D, M)
- Zoology (B, D, M)
- Biotechnology (M)
- Botany (B, D, M)
- Pharmacology (D, M)
- Biophysics (D, M)
- Entomology (B, D, M)
- Physiology (D)
- Oncology and Cancer Biology (D)
- Epidemiology (D, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Finance (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Financial Planning (B)
- Real Estate (B, M)
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Insurance (B, M)
- Risk Management and Insurance (B, C)
- Operations Management (B)
- International Business (B)
- Information Systems (B)
- Sales Manager (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, D, M)
- Journalism (B, M)
Education
- Elementary Education (B)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (D, M)
- Special Education (B, M)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, C, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering (B, D, M)
- Engineering (C, M)
- Nuclear Engineering (B, D, M)
- Systems Engineering (C, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B, C, M)
- African American Studies (B, C, M)
- Asian Studies (B)
- East Russian Language and Literature (C, M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B, C, D, M)
- French Language and Literature (B, C, D, M)
- Chinese Language and Literature (B, C, D, M)
- Russian Language and Literature (B)
- Japanese Language and Literature (B, C, D, M)
- Linguistics (B, D, M)
- Italian Language and Literature (B, C, D, M)
- Latin Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Medicine (D)
- Nursing (B, D, M)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Veterinary Medicine (D)
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (B, D, M)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, C, D, M)
- Physician Assistant (M)
- Public Health (M)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Occupational Therapy (M)
- Medical Technology (C)
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- International and Global Studies (B)
- Nutrition (B, D)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Legal Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, C, D, M)
- Statistics (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B, C)
- Jewish and Judaic Studies (B, C)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, C, D, M)
- Astrophysics (B)
- Meteorology (B, D, M)
- Astronomy (D, M)
- Geophysics and Seismology
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- Counseling Psychology (D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
- Public Policy (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, D, M)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Cartography and GIS (B, C, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Geography (B, D, M)
- International Relations (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Interior Design (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, D, M)
- Art History (B, C, D, M)
- Dance (B, C)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Wisconsin – Madison.
- University of Wisconsin - Whitewater in La Crosse, WI (37 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - Platteville in Milwaukee, WI (53 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in Madison, WI (77 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh in Milwaukee, WI (78 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - Parkside in Oshkosh, WI (84 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003895
- Phone: (608) 263-2400
- School Homepage