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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, United States
University
Rankings2027

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QS World University Rankings (2027)
#131
Acceptance Rate
41%
Completion Rate
89%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Undergraduate students
36902
International Students
10%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
18:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Urban
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
6.5
City Characteristics
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$45,518/yr
2026-27, across 124 courses with a confirmed fee

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Courses at University of Wisconsin-Madison

124 courses, A–Z.