University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public institution in Madison, Wisconsin, enrolling 47,016 students. It admits 49% of applicants. The average student pays $16,708 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $26,993.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 49%
Applicants: 60,260
Admitted: 29,546
SAT (middle 50%): 1370–1500
Yield: 29.2%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $26,993
Average net price: $16,708
In-state tuition: $10,720
Out-of-state tuition: $38,608
Median debt at graduation: $18,500

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 47,016
Student-faculty ratio: 18:1
Graduation rate: 89%
Freshman retention: 95%
US News rank: #42

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $70,586
Median earnings (6 yr): $59,235
Loan repayment (3 yr): 87.8%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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