University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin · Public · Founded N/A
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$61,275
Acceptance Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
89%
Annual Tuition
$11,205
At a Glance
Total Students
35,665
Retention Rate
95%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
22%
Median Debt
$20,484
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a large public institution with a student body of 35,665. The university has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 43.4% of applicants. The university retains a high percentage of its students, with a 94.5% retention rate, and boasts an 89.3% graduation rate. The median debt for graduates is $20,484, and 21.7% of students receive financial aid.
The university offers a strong return on investment. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $53,379. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $61,275, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $73,792. In-state tuition is $11,205.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$53k
1 YEAR
$61k
5 YEARS
$74k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni earn a median salary of $53,379. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $61,275, and after ten years, median earnings reach $73,792. The median debt for graduates is $20,484.
The university has a high retention rate of 94.5% and an 89.3% graduation rate. The university has a 43.4% acceptance rate. 21.7% of students receive financial aid.
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Campus Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI 53706-1380
University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The campus is in a city setting.