Universities/WI/University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public · 36,902 students

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$74k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

45%Acceptance Rate

90%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)89.5%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)75.2%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate96.2%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students16.8%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1427

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing16.2%

Biological Sciences9.1%

Social Sciences8.5%

Engineering8.3%

Computer Science6.8%

Health Sciences5.7%

Communications5.6%

Psychology3.4%

Education2.6%

Mathematics2.2%

History1.3%

Humanities0.6%

Faculty & Resources

$16k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$21k

Instructional Spend per Student

$6.1B

Total Endowment

University of Wisconsin-Madison — Academics

University of Wisconsin-Madison has a graduation rate of 89.5%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 96.2%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1427, and the ACT midpoint is 29. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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