University of Wisconsin

Website Address: www.wisc.edu

School Type:

Top National University

Location and Campus Setting:

While winters can be very rough, Madison is a large, chummy college town with lots of bars, restaurants, and places for students to meet. The University itself is set on a beautful Big 10 campus on over 900 hilly acres.

Admissions Numbers:

• Standardized Tests 25-75 Percentile Ranges:

  • SAT Math: 600-700
  • SAT Critical Reasoning: 560-670
  • ACT: 26-30 
• Percent of Applicants Admitted:71.2%
• Percent of Admitted Students Enrolled: 40.9%

Undergraduate Class Size:

Approximately 7000 students per class

Breakdown by Gender:

47% Male, 53% Female

Fees:

• Tuition: ,280 (out-of-state), ,280 (in-state)
• Books and Supplies: 0
• Room and Board: ,730
• Other Expenses: ,350

Financial Aid:

Students Receiving Aid:

• Federal Grants:12%
• State/Local Grants:36%
• Institutional Grants:25%
• Student Loans: 35%

Top Majors: Communications, Biology, Education