University of Wisconsin-Madison
Founded 1848
President Jennifer Mnookin (Chancellor)
Fees USD 10,725
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public research university founded in 1848, consistently ranked among the top 5 public universities in the United States and top 15 globally. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), UW-Madison enrolls 48,000 students and is guided by the Wisconsin Idea — the principle that the boundaries of the university should be the boundaries of the state, and that research and knowledge should benefit all Wisconsin citizens. UW-Madison has produced 26 Nobel Prize laureates.
Schools and Colleges
- Wisconsin School of Business — Top-10 public business school; #1 real estate program in the US; exceptional finance and analytics
- College of Engineering — Top-10 public engineering; biomedical, chemical, and computer engineering excellence
- School of Pharmacy — Top-5 pharmacy school; pharmaceutical sciences research
- School of Medicine and Public Health — Top-30 medical school; UW Health system
- School of Journalism and Mass Communication — Top-10 journalism school; Wisconsin State Journal partnership
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences — Top land-grant agriculture; dairy science excellence
How to Apply
- Application: Coalition App | Acceptance Rate: ~49% | In-State Tuition: ~$10,725
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1 | Regular Decision: February 1