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• UW-Madison Wisconsin frequently ranks among the top ten public universities in the country. It is well respected for the research conducted in its nearly 100 research centers. The school also frequently finds itself high on lists of top FUN schools. In athletics, most of the Wisconsin Badger teams compete in the NCAA's Division 1-A as a member of the Big Ten Conference. Be sure to compare the Big Ten--Photo above show some amazing fun at Camp Randall Stadium! 


• Admissions Data (2012):
  • Percent of Applicants Admitted: 69%
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  • UW-Madison GPA and Test Score Graph


• ACT TEST Score: 30 desired, low 26
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Enrollment (2011):

• Total Enrollment: 41,946 (29,880 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 48% Male / 52% Female
• 93% Full-time

Costs (2012 - 13):

• Tuition and Fees: $10,378 (in-state); $26,628 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,190 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $8,024
• Other Expenses: $4,170
• Total Cost: $23,762 (in-state); $40,012 (out-of-state)

University of Wisconsin-Madison Financial Aid (2010 - 11):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 67%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 55%
  • Loans: 41%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,312
  • Loans: $6,599

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Most Popular Majors:Biology, Communication Studies, Economics, English, History, Mechanical Engineering, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 94%
• Transfer Out Rate: 12%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 52%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 82%

Campus SizeLARGE CAMPUS
28,525
TOTAL UNDERGRADSIncluding 2,531 Part-time
5,927
DEGREE-SEEKING FRESHMENIncluding 7 Part-time
GENDER BREAKDOWN:51% Women
49% Men
AthleticsNCAA DIVISION I-ABig Ten Conference

• Football
• Basketball
• Cross Country/Track

Diversity
AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE      0.5%
ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER                          5.3%
BLACK/NON-HISPANIC                                 2.8%
HISPANIC                                                     3.6%
NON-RESIDENT ALIEN                               10.0% 
RACE/ETHNICITY UNKNOWN                     3.8%
TWO OR MORE RACES                                  1.0% 
WHITE/NON-HISPANIC                                73.1%




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