University of Wisconsin-Madison Admissions Information

43%
Acceptance Rate
$70
Application Fee
63,505
Total Applicants
29%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of Wisconsin-Madison has a 43% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. University of Wisconsin-Madison has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

43%

Selective

Application Volume

63,505

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

29%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of Wisconsin-Madison has a 43% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of Wisconsin-Madison evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$70

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Madison. About 14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,360 to 1,510. Additionally, about 30% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 28 to 32.

SAT Scores

14% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1360 โ€“ 1510

Reading and Writing

200

800

660 โ€“ 730

Math

200

800

700 โ€“ 780

ACT Scores

30% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

28 โ€“ 32

English

1

36

27 โ€“ 34

Math

1

36

26 โ€“ 34

Admission Statistics

63,505 students applied to Wisco. Of those, 43% were accepted (27,529 students). Of these 27,529 accepted students, 7,964 chose to enroll.

63,505

Total Applicants

27,529

Students Admitted

7,964

Students Enrolled

43%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
63,505
Admitted
27,529
Enrolled
7,964