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Applying to University of Wisconsin - Madison in Madison, WI : Info & How-To

Are you considering applying to University of Wisconsin - Madison? This institution situated in Madison, WI, USA is known for being of average selectivity in comparison to other colleges across the country.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Considered but Not Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$60
Admissions Website	https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/
Online Appliation Website	https://www.commonapp.org/

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Average Selectivity
Applications Accepted	57%

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Is It Hard to Get Into UW - Madison?

Acceptance Rate

University of Wisconsin - Madison has an acceptance rate of 57%, which means the school is serious about who it admits. Take your time in putting together a strong application that highlights why you are a good fit for UW - Madison.

Average Test Scores

About 27% of students accepted to UW - Madison submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 610 and 690. Math scores were between 650 and 770.

UW - Madison received ACT scores from 78% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 27 and 32.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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