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
Institution Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a large public institution with an undergraduate student population of 35,665. The university has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 43.4% of applicants. The university retains a high percentage of students, with a 94.5% retention rate. Nearly 90% of students graduate.
The university offers a strong return on investment. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $53,379. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $61,275, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $73,792. The median debt for graduates is $20,484. Over 20% of students receive financial aid, and 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 of Wisconsin-Madison has a 43.4% acceptance rate. The university's in-state tuition is $11,205. A total of 21.7% of students receive financial aid.
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