University of Wisconsin-Madison campus image
Public university

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, United States
QS ranking
56
Acceptance rate
53%
Tuition fee
USD37,785/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Its most popular subjects include Information Science, Economics, Biology, Psychology and Environmental Science. This is a large university, with approximately 45,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
89%
11%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Taiwan

  5. 5.

    Canada

Student gender

In this university

48%
52%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

17 : 1
17 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

17 : 1
17 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 3.3 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 614 mn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.wisc.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

7,197

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Information Science

  2. 2.

    Economics

  3. 3.

    Biology

  4. 4.

    Psychology

  5. 5.

    Environmental Science

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

936acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

24

Health support

In this university

1,416 : 1
1,416 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,416 : 1
1,416 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Arts

  • Career

Number of national league teams

23

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

12

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

8

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

4

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

12

Number of dormitories

21

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
9,300
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
68 - 76%
Temperature
-11°
6°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
62 - 68%
Temperature
2°
26°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
71 - 73%
Temperature
10°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
70 - 78%
Temperature
-8°
15°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Distance between airport and university

155 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
2 - 2.5 hours
Cost
USD 17 - 25
Taxi
Travel time
1 - 1.5 hours
Cost
USD 102 - 130

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

55

Score

68.2

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,672 : 1
1,672 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,672 : 1
1,672 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

117

Average numbers of services

7