University of Wisconsin-Madison

Common Data Set 2018-19

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$73,792
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
90%
6-year completion
Average net price
$17,354
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$20,484
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction240fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

2 TABLES
Admissions Office
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/apply/
Degrees Offered
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents59530823558
Hispanic/Latino39016031666
Black or African American, non-Hispanic118598658
White, non-Hispanic47062154322963
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic136065
Asian, non-Hispanic53119502060
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic32828
Two or more races, non-Hispanic26710371067
Race and/or ethnicity unknown239459583
Total68623036032648
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diplomaNot reported
Associate degreesNot reported
Bachelor's degreesNot reported
Postbachelor's certificates204
Master's degrees2262
Post-master's certificatesNot reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship803
Doctoral degrees, professional practice677
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Graduation Rates
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
MeasureCurrent cohortPrevious cohort
Initial cohort201412
Did not persist1213
Final cohort201414
Completed program in less than two years15Not reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time16Not reported
Completed program in less than four years17Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time18Not reported
Transfers out19Not reported
Transfers to two-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to four-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate95.4%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

3 TABLES
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units19
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language3
Social studies3
Visual/Performing Arts2
Total academic units22
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language4
Social studies4
Visual/Performing Arts2
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT23Not reported
ACTNot reportedNot reported
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT compositeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing630700Not reported
SAT math670780Not reported
ACT composite2732Not reported
ACT math2631Not reported
ACT English2734Not reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80028
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69963
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5999
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-80066
SAT Math: 600-69927
SAT Math: 500-5996
SAT Math: 400-4990
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
ACT Composite: 30-3652
ACT Composite: 24-2945
ACT Composite: 18-234
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:60
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:_______
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied18661834Not reported3700
Admitted9721003Not reported1975
Enrolled576565Not reported1141
Application for Admission
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of Some
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of Some
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Common Data Set 2018-2019
Fall Closing Date: Month02
Spring Closing Date: Month10
Fall Notification Date: Month03
Spring Notification Date: Month12
Other
Fall Closing Date:Day01
Spring Closing Date: Day01
Fall Notification Date: Day01
Spring Notification Date: Day31

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Required Course Work
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)42%
Percent of males who join fraternities9%
Percent of females who join sororities9%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing93%
Percent who live off campus or commute7%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)35%
Percent of males who join fraternities8%
Percent of females who join sororities8%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing25%
Percent who live off campus or commute75%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Activities Offered
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Housing
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Cooperative housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

1 TABLE
Information
Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://financialaid.wisc.edu/net-pricecalculator/

Financial Aid

7 TABLES
Reporting Year
Academic Year2018-2019 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$22,311,308
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$57,213,846
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$5,772,676
Total Scholarships/Grants$94,960,365
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$43,685,946
Federal Work-Study$9,964,958
Total Self-Help$53,650,904
Parent Loans$5,573,266
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$10,279,677
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$305,212
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$10,265,267
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,357,692
Total Scholarships/Grants$17,250,534
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$39,413,797
Total Self-Help$39,413,797
Parent Loans$10,442,124
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,447,200
Graduating Cohort
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.5,885
Financial Aid Deadlines
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month12
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
Financial Aid Notification
If yes, starting date (Month):03
If yes, starting date (Day):01
Institutional Aid
Alumni affiliationX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Alumni affiliationX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Two new programs for Wisconsin Resident Students. Bucky’s Tuition Promise (https://financialaid.wisc.edu/types-of-aid/tuition-promise/) guarantees scholarships and grants to pay tuition and fees for incoming Wisconsin Resident students whose AGI is $56,000 or less. Badger Promise https://financialaid.wisc.edu/types-of-aid/badger-promise/ guarantees a period of free tuition and segregated fees to Wisconsin resident students who have transferred from any of the two -year UW Colleges or from liberal arts associate degree programs at Madison College (MATC), Milwaukee Area Technical College, Western Technical College, Nicolet College, the College of Menominee Nation, and the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College. Common Data Set 2018-2019

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

1 TABLE
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17.4
based on ____ students38,135
and ____ faculty67

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
Agriculture2.5%Not reported1%
Natural resources and conservation2.6%Not reported3%
Architecture2%Not reported4%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies1.1%Not reported5%
Communication/journalism5.2%Not reported9%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported4.8%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported1.4%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported12.1%
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported3.9%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reported2.5%
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reported1.0%
EnglishNot reportedNot reported1.5%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported13.5%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported3.1%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported1.1%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported8%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported2.6%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported4.4%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported12.0%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported1.8%
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reported4.8%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported12.2%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported1.9%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Bachelors

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