A world-class research university in one of America’s finest college towns, balancing major scientific discoveries with iconic lakefront student life and Big Ten energy.
- Admit rate
- 49.1%
- Moderately selective
- SAT middle 50%
- 1300–1480
- of admitted students
- Avg. net price
- $16,100
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.86
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1300 and 1480.
Popular majors
- Computer Sciences & DataComputer Science & AIWell regarded
- College of EngineeringEngineering & TechWell regarded
- Wisconsin School of BusinessBusiness, Finance & EconWell regarded
- Biology & Pre-Med GeneticsBiology, Health & Pre-MedWell regarded
- Economics & Political ScienceSocial Sciences & LawWell regarded
Highlights
- Set on an isthmus between two picturesque lakes
- Birthplace of embryonic stem cell research
- Unbeatable Badger school spirit and terrace sunsets
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