University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, WI
Wisconsin's flagship public university, known for strong programs across the sciences and a massive, highly active research enterprise, set on a campus that wraps around Lake Mendota in one of the country's classic college towns. Badger football's "Jump Around" tradition at Camp Randall, a large Greek scene, and the lakeside Memorial Union Terrace are all central to campus social life.
49%
Acceptance rate
1300–1450
SAT range
27–32
ACT range
3.85
Average GPA
35,000
Undergrads
$10,796/yr
In-state tuition
$39,427/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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