Madison, Wisconsin · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public institution in Madison, Wisconsin. The listed annual cost before aid is about $58,303. Its overall acceptance rate is 43.3%, which is context rather than a personal probability.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
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Annual cost of attendance
$58,303Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
Not listedThis published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
Not listedAn average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
43.349%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
31.9%Confirmed by an official source · 2027 · CDS24. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
=131 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
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Nonbinding application plan.
Nonbinding application plan.
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January 15
Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
Fall 2027 policy not yet published; test-optional only through Spring 2027
- SAT composite
- 1,440
- Math middle 50%
- 700–780
- EBRW middle 50%
- 660–730
- SAT submitted
- 14%
The official page says the Fall 2027 SAT/ACT policy has not yet been decided. Test-optional applies only through Spring 2027 and is shown as a prior-cycle planning reference.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- IELTS
- 6.5
- Duolingo
- 115
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo is required unless all four secondary-school years used English as the primary language of instruction. Published minimums include IELTS 6.5 and Duolingo 115.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
Scholarships to check
1 named option
King-Morgridge Scholars Program
Full ride+stipendHow to apply: Requires application
Important note: Includes health insurance, airfare, and a stipend for miscellaneous expenses.
Confirmed by an official source.Funding evidence to investigate
A funding option worth checking
Includes health insurance, airfare, and a stipend for miscellaneous expenses.
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What this information means
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No international-aid percentage is listed
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Selectivity needs context
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- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 8.1°C; January is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Campus safety
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The campus setting is city: large and it is a XL (20K+) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $60,227 per year. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 43%, and its international admission rate is 31%, it is a Opt. institution for standardized testing. The standardized test profile indicates that the middle 50% SAT Math range is 690-780, while the EBRW range is 660-730. An important note: Includes health insurance, airfare, and a stipend for miscellaneous expenses.