University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, state university in the city of Madison, Wisconsin. UW Madison was founded in 1848. The university enrolls around 49,886 students a year, including 37,230 undergraduates.
UW Madison Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into UW Madison. In 2022, UW Madison accepted 49% of applicants. In 2022, 60,260 students applied to UW Madison and 29,546 were admitted.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Admissions Facts At-A-Glance |
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Overall Acceptance Rate |
49% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate |
ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate |
EA Offered but % not available |
Average GPA |
3.9 |
Test Optional |
Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores |
18% |
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