Acceptance
45%
Avg SAT
1427
In-State
$11,603
Grad Rate (4yr)
75%
Retention
96%
Earnings
$73,792
AI Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Madison combines top-tier research opportunities with a distinctly Midwestern friendliness, where students gather at the Memorial Union Terrace overlooking Lake Mendota between classes. Strong in everything from agricultural sciences to engineering, it attracts intellectually curious students who want Big Ten spirit without sacrificing academic rigor. The Wisconsin Idea—that university research should benefit all state residents—means undergrads often engage in real-world problem-solving from day one.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$11,603
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,103
Room & Board
$14,124
Average Net Price
$17,354
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Federal Loans
20%
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,484
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$73,792Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$20,484Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesReal Estate
169 graduates
$120,483
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
133 graduates
$120,068
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
864 graduates
$119,655
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
99 graduates
$110,711
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
521 graduates
$107,207
4 yrs after graduation
International Business
53 graduates
$106,783
4 yrs after graduation
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
61 graduates
$106,521
4 yrs after graduation
Insurance
94 graduates
$105,992
4 yrs after graduation
Nuclear Engineering
10 graduates
$102,449
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
102 graduates
$101,676
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
153+ programsAnd 141 more programs available
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