University Of Wisconsin–Madison

Overview of University of Wisconsin–Madison

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The town has been ranked #1 for football towns and the university is home to more clubs and activities than you could count. There are 900+ student organizations, and there's bound to be a few that cater to your interests. For instance, one of the school's oldest organizations, The Hoofers, has been organizing student trips to the great outdoors for years. As a hoofer, you'll develop leadership skills while having a great time. On top of this, you'll also find that the campus hosts top notch arts entertainment and Madison likewise has a thriving music scene.

Top Rankings For University Of Wisconsin–Madison

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WISC Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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WISC Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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WISC is considered a very good value in higher education. In-state students pay $10,725 in tuition and out-of-state students pay $37,785. When books, supplies, and living expenses are tallied, in-state students pay approximately $26,553 per year. Their out-of-state classmates pay $53,613. Keep in mind that off-campus living expenses can vary widely so these numbers are based on estimates for living in Madison.

To help pay for all of this wonderful education, many UW students seek financial aid. A full 33% receive federal loans to help with college. Those 9,927 students borrow a total of $69,481,453, which averages out to $6,999. Another way to cover costs is with a scholarship or grant. 13,300 UW students receive scholarships or grants which works out to an average award of $9,987.

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Academics

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UW boasts excellent academics. While assessing the quality of an academic experience is subjective, there are a few key numbers that stick out. The first of these is the retention rate. UW retains a full 95% of its incoming full-time, first-year students into their second year. Seventy-five percent of all part-time, first-year students remain in their second year. This indicates that the first-year students are finding a quality education that is worth pursuing for another year.

Then, the graduation rate is 87%. This means your experience will be as consistent as possible, with little turnover in the student body. Once you declare your major and delve into your department, you'll likely find the same faces under mortarboards at graduation.

These great numbers are surely built on several factors, including the student-faculty ratio. Since the average class size is 31, you won't ever feel lost at sea, especially as a first-year student. Add to this fact that UW boasts some of the very best graduate schools, even your teaching assistants will exemplify the very best in academia.

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Outcome & Salary

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The financial outcome for UW students is quite rosy. Over 20 years, their return on investment (ROI) was found to be $423,000 which is broken out at a yearly rate of an 8.3% return. Considering that the initial expenditure is around $98,000, UW students are doing quite well. In fact, starting salaries are an average of $57,300 and Badgers earn $104,000 by the time they reach mid-career.

A UW education is so strong that if you wish to pursue a graduate degree you are sure to find acceptance at some of the nation's top graduate schools. However, don't forget that UW is also home of terrific schools that span over 250 professional fields.

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