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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Private University

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a private university in Madison, WI with a 43% acceptance rate, SAT range of 1360–1510, ACT range of 28–32, median graduate earnings of $73,792. The campus experiences 79°F avg summer high and 20.4°F avg winter low, 35.7 inches of rain annually, 16.1 inches of snow. Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $73,792, with typical debt of $20,484, a good return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
43.4%
SAT Range
1360–1510
ACT Range
28–32
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$40,603
Median Earnings
$73,792
Enrollment
35,665
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
95%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Chemical Engineering.$85,945 / yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.$83,260 / yr
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.$82,018 / yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General.$80,566 / yr
Industrial Engineering.$80,435 / yr

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