University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public · 36,902 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,200 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $4,101 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $8,134 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $17,763 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,292 |
| All incomes (average) | $17,354 |
Sticker tuition: $11,603 in-state, $42,103 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Average SAT
- 1427
- Median ACT
- 29
- Students with Pell grants
- 16%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 90%
- Freshman retention
- 96%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $73,792
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,484
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business16%
Social Sciences9%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Computer Science7%
Engineering7%
Communications & Media6%
Health & Nursing6%
Psychology3%
Education3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
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