Public · Madison, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Urban campus · 36,902 undergraduates · 18 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate: 45%
ACT middle 50%: 29–33
Average net price: $17,354; per year, after grants
6-year graduation: 90%

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What University of Wisconsin-Madison costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000: $4,200
$30,001 – $48,000: $4,101
$48,001 – $75,000: $8,134
$75,001 – $110,000: $17,763
Over $110,000: $27,292

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker): $28,679
Tuition, in-state: $11,603
Tuition, out-of-state: $42,103
First-years given a grant by the school: 32%
Average grant from the school: $15,169
Median debt at graduation: $20,484
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Admissions

Acceptance rate: 45%
SAT middle 50%: 1380–1520
ACT middle 50%: 29–33
Test scores: Considered, not required
First-year retention: 95%

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