UW Madison Admissions Information
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI (
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public research university in Madison, Wisconsin. It ranks thirteenth in U.S. News and World Report’s 2011 list of America's Best Public Universities. The University is widely recognized for its top-rated programs in Sociology, Engineering, Education, Business, and Public Affairs. UW Madison is also distinguished for its high research activity, and the school is a founding member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University offers over 160 undergraduate majors and more than 5,000 academic courses.
The campus hosts an excellent variety of observatories, botanical gardens, arboretums, and museums. UW Madison is home to 745 registered student organizations including a debating club, fraternities/sororities, comedy groups, a humor magazine, and a radio station. Students also have access to Madison's performing arts centers, music festivals, and cultural attractions. UW Madison is located just 90 miles away from Milwaukee, and about 150 miles from Chicago.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
161 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706 |
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| Phone Number: |
(608) 262-1234 |
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| Website: |
www.wisc.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Public, Research University |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Urban |
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| Athletics: |
Division I, Club, and Intercollegiate Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
30,555 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
32% |
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| Percent international: |
6.64% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
52:48 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
17:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Social Sciences
Biology
Business/Marketing
Engineering
Communications/Journalism
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health Professions |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Distance Learning
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
ESL
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
ROTC, Navy
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Women's Housing
Fraternity/Sorority Housing
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Men's Housing
Cooperative Housing
Special Housing For International Students |
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Activities:
Choral groups
Dance
Film society
International students
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Opera
Radio station
Student government
Symphony orchestra
Yearbook |
Concert band
Drama
Fraternities
Jazz band
Marching band
Musical theater
Pep band
Sororities
Student newspaper
Television station |
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Fun Facts
- Ranked #2 "Best Sociology Program"
- Voted #16 "Best College Newspaper"
- Voted #23 "Top Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Programs"
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- Voted #14 "Students Pack the Stadiums"
- Voted #20 "Best College Library"
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Admissions Information
UW Madison admissions are moderately selective, as the University only admits about 57% of its annual applicant pool. Admissions officials note that a student's class rank, secondary school record, GPA, recommendations, standardized test scores, and state residency are the most important factors in the admissions process. Other factors include an applicant's level of interest, alumni relation, character/personal qualities, application essay, extracurricular activities, work experience, racial/ethnic status, volunteer work, talents/abilities, and whether the candidate is a first -generation college student. The University may waive paper and online application fees for applicants with a demonstrated financial need.
| Admissions address: |
Armory & Gymnasium
702 West Johnson Street, Suite 101
Madison, WI 53715-1007 |
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| Phone number: |
(608) 262-3961 |
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| Fax number: |
(608) 262-7706 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.wisc.edu/admissions |
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| Email: |
onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Adele Brumfield, Director of Admissions |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
25,522 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
57% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
February 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
N/A |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized Test Scores |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes (SAT or ACT with Writing) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers single highest test date |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
530
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600
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670
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21%
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| SAT Math |
620
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685
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750
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21%
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| SAT Writing |
580
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630
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680
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21%
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| College Board code: |
1846 |
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| ACT code: |
4656 |
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