University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1380 and 1520 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 29
Popular programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 733 | |
| 2 | Economics. | 546 | |
| 3 | Psychology, General. | 495 | |
| 4 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 463 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 389 | |
| 6 | Political Science and Government. | 348 | |
| 7 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 293 | |
| 8 | Marketing. | 248 | |
| 9 | Communication and Media Studies. | 247 | |
| 10 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 244 | |
| 11 | Mathematics. | 226 | |
| 12 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 222 | |
| 13 | Journalism. | 196 | |
| 14 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 189 | |
| 15 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 186 | |
| 16 | Real Estate. | 186 | |
| 17 | Mechanical Engineering. | 183 | |
| 18 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 161 | |
| 19 | Insurance. | 144 | |
| 20 | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 143 |
Showing top 20 of 96 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
University of Wisconsin-Madison has an acceptance rate of 45% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of Wisconsin-Madison?
Admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Madison typically score between 1380 and 1520 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Wisconsin-Madison is approximately $17,354 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
4-year graduation rate data for University of Wisconsin-Madison is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.