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University of Wisconsin-Madison

WI · Common Data Set 2024-2025

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At a glance

Admit rate45.2% SAT (50th)1,400 ACT (50th)31 Undergraduates39,083 6-yr graduation90.0% Retention96.1% Tuition (FT)$42,530 Student–faculty ratio17:1

Recent years

YearAdmit rateEnrolled UG6-yr gradSAT (50th)
2024-202545.2%8,51491.0%1,400
2023-2024
2022-202349.0%8,62889.2%1,440
2021-202260.3%8,46589.0%
2020-202157.2%7,30688.5%

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Frequently asked

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison?

University of Wisconsin-Madison admits 45.2% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.

What SAT score do I need for University of Wisconsin-Madison?

The middle 50% SAT range at University of Wisconsin-Madison is 1370–1490, with a median score of 1400. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1370; students at the 75th percentile scored 1490.

What ACT score do I need for University of Wisconsin-Madison?

The middle 50% ACT range at University of Wisconsin-Madison is 29–33, with a median of 31.

How much does University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?

Annual full-time tuition at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $42,530. Room and board is approximately $14,520. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.

What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison?

University of Wisconsin-Madison's 6-year graduation rate is 90.0%. The first-year retention rate is 96.1%.

How many students attend University of Wisconsin-Madison?

University of Wisconsin-Madison enrolls 39,083 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

About the Common Data Set

The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.

Source

Sourced from University of Wisconsin-Madison's officially published Common Data Set for 2024-2025. View the original document.