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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI, US · City: Large

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Public
Admission rate
45%
Graduation rate
90%
Average net price
$16,600
Student–faculty
18:1
Undergraduates
36,902
Tuition
$12,166 in-state / $44,191 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$10,728 in-state / $24,054 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$29,943
Test scores
SAT 1,427 · ACT 29
Retention rate
96%
Pell / federal loans
19% Pell · 20% loans
Median debt
$15,000
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$80,330

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$4,458
$30–48k
$5,268
$48–75k
$9,613
$75–110k
$21,123
$110k+
$26,427

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

Indexed programs (11)

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