University of Wisconsin-Madison
Common Data Set 2024-25
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SAT Composite
1370-1490
SAT Math
690-780
SAT Reading
660-730
ACT Composite
29-33
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants0reported count
Admits0n/a
Class seats0n/a yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 0 | 0 | n/a | 0 | School-reported totals. |
Offered a spot12,584
Accepted a spot7,644
Admitted from wait list493
61% joined after being offered a spot. 6% of students who joined were admitted.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 12,584 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 7,644 |
| Admitted from wait list | 493 |
| Joined after being offered | 61% |
| Admitted after joining | 6% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
State residency: Important
Application fee: $70.
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.
$73,792
10 yrs after enrollment
90%
6-year completion
$17,354
sticker minus grants
$20,484
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
611fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
3 TABLESTitle:Distinguished Institutional Policy Analyst
Office:Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://data.wisc.edu/common-data-set-and-rankings/
Name of College/University:University of Wisconsin--Madison
CertificateYes
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateYes
Master'sYes
Post-master's certificateYes
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipYes
Doctoral degree – professional practiceYes
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESAPYes
Institutional ExamYes
SAT or ACT/ADMS_CONSIDER
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:12,584
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:7,644
Number of wait-listed students admitted:493
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Foreign language2
Social studies3
Other (specify)2
Total academic units22
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies4
Other (specify)2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80051.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69944.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59904.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49900.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80074.6
SAT Math: 600-69922.4
SAT Math: 500-59902.7
SAT Math: 400-4990.3
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160067.3
SAT Composite: 1200-139931.1
SAT Composite: 1000-119901.4
SAT Composite: 800-99900.2
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3666.1
ACT Composite: 24-2932.2
ACT Composite: 18-2301.7
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Math: 30-3651.1
ACT Math: 24-2943.6
ACT Math: 18-2304.9
ACT Math: 12-1700.4
ACT Math: 6-110
ACT Math: Below 60
ACT English: 30-3665.7
ACT English: 24-2929.3
ACT English: 18-2304.9
ACT English: 12-170.1
ACT English: 6-110
ACT English: Below 60
ACT Science: 30-3656.9
ACT Science: 24-2938.8
ACT Science: 18-2304.3
ACT Science: 12-170
ACT Science: 6-110
ACT Science: Below 60
ACT Reading: 30-3672
ACT Reading: 24-2923.3
ACT Reading: 18-2304.7
ACT Reading: 12-170
ACT Reading: 6-110
ACT Reading: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class53.8
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class86.9
Percent in top half of high school graduating class98.8
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class01.2
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class00.1
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:27.3
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.90
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:92.1
Amount of application fee:70
Yes, by:Yes
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified afterYes
Amount of housing deposit:300
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 Year
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESUnknown0
Total1,373
FallYes
SpringYes
High school transcriptRequired
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementRequired
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:See https://admissions.wisc.edu/transfer-agreements/ for transfer agreements
Number24
Number16
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://admissions.wisc.edu/veterans-and-active-military/
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programYes
Distance learningYes
Double majorYes
Exchange student program (domestic)Yes
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Liberal arts/career combinationYes
Student-designed majorYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Undergraduate ResearchYes
English (including composition)Yes
Foreign languagesYes
HistoryYes
HumanitiesYes
Intensive writingYes
MathematicsYes
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Social scienceYes
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)51%
Percent of men who join fraternities9%
Percent of women who join sororities8%
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)46%
Percent of men who join fraternities9%
Percent of women 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 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
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Literary magazineYes
Marching bandYes
Music ensemblesYes
Musical theaterYes
OperaYes
Pep bandYes
Radio stationYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Student-run film societyYes
Symphony orchestraYes
Television stationYes
YearbookYes
Special housing for international studentsYes
Fraternity/sorority housingYes
Theme housingYes
Living Learning CommunitiesYes
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://app.meadowfi.com/wisconsin
Minimum12
Maximum18
In-district:$438
In-state (out-of-district):$438
Out-of-state:$1,772
NONRESIDENTS:$1,814
Financial Aid
12 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)Yes
Federal$44,183,661
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$15,907,355
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$146,719,693
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,379,772
Total Scholarships/Grants$214,190,481
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$25,049,983
Federal Work-Study$19,493,365
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$44,543,348
Parent Loans$8,227,913
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$7,620,152
Athletic Awards$2,026,230
Federal$128,962
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$5,005,958
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$24,317,541
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$15,950,097
Total Scholarships/Grants$45,402,558
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$50,291,283
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$50,291,283
Parent Loans$23,453,168
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$287,208
Athletic Awards$12,718,597
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.6,801
Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not availableYes
FAFSAYes
or within____weeks of notification.3
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
Federal Nursing LoansYes
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsYes
AcademicsYes
Alumni affiliationYes
ArtYes
AthleticsYes
ROTCYes
LeadershipYes
Music/dramaYes
State/district residencyYes
AcademicsYes
Alumni affiliationYes
State/district residencyYes
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:We have several programs designed to cover tuition,segregated fees, or full financial need for Wisconsin Resident students. Details are available here:https://financialaid.wisc.edu/types‐of‐aid/
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESbased on ____ students45,048.67
and ____ faculty2,511.33