University of Wisconsin-Madison

UW Madison at a Glance

Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Large
Campus Setting
47,016
Students Enrolled
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
89%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending UW Madison

$11,205
Avg Tuition
$9,299
Average Loan
$25,866
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $3,964 to $25,866 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$10,742
2022$10,720
2023$10,796
2024$11,205

Popular Academic Programs

  • Computer and Information Sciences - General Studies
  • Economics
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
  • Public Health
  • Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Political Science and Government
  • Natural Resources Conservation and Research
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Law (LLB, JD)
  • Neuroscience
  • General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
  • Computer and Information Sciences - General Studies

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree21,280
Master's Degree5,744
Doctor's Degree2,916
Post-Bach Certificate258

UW Madison Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

26%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

UW Madison students borrow an average of $9,299 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
University of Wisconsin-Madison$9,299
Universities and Colleges Avg$7,479

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Day Care Services
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
University of Wisconsin-Madison
$11,205
89.0%
26.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,426
69.6%
40.5%
Public
$6,793
44.9%
26.3%
Majority Undergraduate Programs
$31,826
58.5%
50.3%
Wisconsin
$20,189
54.4%
56.4%

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