45.2%
Acceptance Rate
$11,603
Avg Cost (In-State)
$42,103
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
89.4%
Graduation Rate
36,902
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
February 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
2
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$60
Interview
Not required
Essays: One main personal statement (Common App essay) plus one UW-Madison supplemental essay (200-650 words)
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$61,275
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$73,792
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | $54,495 | $85,366 | 353 |
| Psychology, General. | $31,985 | $58,901 | 295 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $68,681 | $107,207 | 270 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $75,513 | $85,579 | 269 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $80,566 | $119,655 | 265 |
| Political Science and Government. | $42,063 | $66,148 | 227 |
| Biology, General. | $35,798 | $69,005 | 224 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $37,286 | $61,270 | 218 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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