University of Wisconsin-Madison
A traditional American college campus located on an isthmus between two lakes, but in the heart of downtown Madison.
About the institution
Since its founding in 1848, this University of Wisconsin-Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our students, staff, and faculty members partake in a world-class education and solve real-world problems.
Number of Undergraduate Students
30000
Student to Faculty Ratio
18:1
Size of Instituition
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
City
Education Model
Liberal arts, exploratory. Students will take classes across disciplines.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes
Are there study abroad options?
Yes
Cost of Tuition
Estimated Cost of Attendance for Out-of-State: $57,000
Funding
Financial aid available to U.S. Citizens. There are some scholarships available for which each school/department sets their own criteria. Scholarship information is found on the WiSH Hub: https://wisc.academicworks.com/.
IB Grade Requirements
What is the range of your entry requirements / standards for IB students? Do holistic review so we do not set minimums for applicants. Competitive IB students generally have grades of 5-7 in SL and HL subjects.
UFP Grade Requirements
Subjects
World Top 100
USA Top 50
UW-Madison was ranked 38th overall and the 10th best public university by US News and World Report for 2022-2023. Full information can be found here: https://news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-moves-up-u-s-news-list-ranked-38th-overall-and-10th-best-public/.
Accounting & Finance | World Top 200 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 200 | |
Agriculture & Forestry | World Top 50 | |
Anatomy & Physiology | World Top 100 | |
Anthropology | World Top 50 | |
Archaeology | World Top 100 | |
Architecture & Built Environment | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Business & Management Studies | World Top 200 | |
Chemical Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Chemistry | World Top 100 | |
Civil & Structural Engineering | World Top 200 | |
Communication & Media Studies | World Top 50 | |
Computer Science & Information Technology | World Top 200 | |
Earth & Marine Science | World Top 100 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 100 | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering | World Top 200 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 100 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Geography | World Top 50 | |
Geology | World Top 100 | |
History | World Top 50 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 200 | |
Linguistics | World Top 200 | |
Materials Sciences | World Top 200 | |
Mathematics | World Top 100 | |
Mechanical Engineering | World Top 200 | |
Medicine | World Top 200 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 200 | |
Nursing | World Top 200 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | World Top 100 | |
Philosophy | World Top 200 | |
Physics and Astronomy | World Top 100 | |
Politics | World Top 200 | |
Psychology | World Top 100 | |
Social Policy & Administration | World Top 200 | |
Sociology | World Top 10 | |
Sports-Related Subjects | World Top 100 | |
Veterinary Science | World Top 50 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
African Studies | Language & Culture |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Art & Design | Art & Design |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Bio-Veterinary/Animal Science
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Biomedical Engineering | Engineering |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemical/Energy Engineering | Engineering |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Dance
| Performing Arts |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Education
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Fashion | Art & Design |
Food Science | Sciences |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
History of Art | Society & Social Sciences |
Information Technology | Computing & ICT |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Japanese | Language & Culture |
Journalism | English & Media |
Legal Studies/Pre-Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Marketing | Business |
Materials Science | Engineering |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Music | Performing Arts |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Nursing
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Urban Planning | Society & Social Sciences |
Zoology
| Sciences |
The Wisconsin Experience
The Wisconsin Experience, much like the Wisconsin Idea, is one of the big things that sets us apart. While the Wisconsin Idea is about our students giving back, the Wisconsin Experience is how we, as a university, give back to our students.
At UW–Madison, every student will have their own, unique experience. The Wisconsin Experience is a way to customize your education and make it exactly what you want it to be.