College statistics
- Address:
- 500 Lincoln Dr
Madison, WI
53706 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.wisc.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $10,006
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $40,506
- Room and Board:
- $12,133
- Acceptance Rate:
- 43.3%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $4,193,111,924
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Wisconsin–Madison is a Research 1 university located in Madison, Wisconsin, and ranks among the nation's leading public research institutions. The university offers extensive doctoral and undergraduate programs across engineering, business, humanities, sciences, and professional fields, supported by substantial research spending and infrastructure.
The university enrolls 49,605 students and charges $10,006 annually for in-state tuition and $40,506 for out-of-state tuition, with total cost of attendance of $22,139 in-state and $52,639 out-of-state when room and board are included. Admission is selective at 43% acceptance; admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 730 in SAT Reading and 780 in SAT Math. The student body is diverse in geography and background, with significant out-of-state and international enrollment.
The university reports a 6-year graduation rate appropriate to its research mission and size. Wisconsin–Madison is well-suited for undergraduates seeking rigorous academics, research opportunities, and the resources of a large public university, particularly those interested in business, engineering, and STEM fields. For more information, visit www.wisc.edu/.