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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Admissions Data Dashboard | Common Data Set 2016-2025

Total Applications
65,933
2024-2025
Acceptance Rate
45.2%
2024-2025
Enrolled Students
8,514
2024-2025
SAT Middle 50%
1370-1490
2024-2025

Applications & Acceptance Rate Over Time

Complete Admissions Data

YearApplicationsAdmitsEnrolledAccept RateYield Rate
2024-202565,93329,7848,51445.2%28.6%
2023-202463,53727,5277,96643.3%28.9%
2022-202360,26029,5468,62849.0%29.2%
2021-202253,82932,4668,46560.3%26.1%
2020-202145,94126,2897,30657.2%27.8%
2019-202043,92123,2877,55053.0%32.4%
2018-201942,74122,0996,86251.7%31.1%
2017-201835,61519,1506,61053.8%34.5%
2016-201732,88717,3046,43052.6%37.2%

SAT Score Trends (Middle 50%)

25th Percentile
1370
50th Percentile
1400
75th Percentile
1490

Financial Aid Overview

Students Receiving Aid
29%
Need Fully Met
64%

Cost of Attendance Over Time

$26,686
2024-2025 Total COA
Tuition
$10,506
Fees
$1,660
Room & Board
$14,520
Change Since 2016
+25%

Student Demographics

Enrollment Over Time

Demographics Over Time (% of Undergraduates)

Undergraduates
39,083
Total Enrollment
52,097
International
10%
Students of Color
41%

Admissions Factors

Relative importance reported in the latest available Common Data Set.

Source: CDS 2024-2025, Section C7
FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Academic
Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendation(s)
Nonacademic
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability
Character/personal qualities
First generation
Alumni/ae relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest