University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI 53706-1380
608-263-2400
Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a world-renowned public research university and the flagship institution of the University of Wisconsin System. With more than 42,000 students, UW-Madison is the largest university in Wisconsin and one of the nation’s leading research universities. The university is organized into 20 schools and colleges, which offer more than 150 undergraduate majors, along with nearly 200 graduate programs.
UW-Madison is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities. In 2019, UW-Madison was ranked as the #5 university in the United States and #15 in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The university is also ranked #9 in the world for employability by the same publication. UW-Madison is a member of the Association of American Universities, a select group of 62 leading public and private research universities in the United States.
UW-Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin, a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a population of more than 250,000. The city is home to a diverse array of cultural and recreational attractions, and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States.
UW-Madison is a comprehensive research university with a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and public service. The university’s research enterprise is among the largest in the world, with an annual research budget of more than $1 billion. UW-Madison is home to world-renowned faculty and researchers, who are leaders in their fields and are committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of scholars.
The university’s beautiful 936-acre campus is located on an isthmus between two lakes, offering stunning views and endless opportunities for recreation. The campus is home to more than 500 buildings, including iconic landmarks like the Wisconsin State Capitol, Camp Randall Stadium, and Bascom Hill.
UW-Madison is a dynamic and vibrant community, and we are proud to be one of the world’s leading research universities.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 44640
Acceptance Rate: 57.25%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.wisc.edu/
Financial Aid: https://financialaid.wisc.edu/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $27158
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $55046
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $105307.20. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison. For graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison, we saw an average early-career income of $62900.00 and mid-career income of $111400.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.