What families actually pay at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI

Published cost of attendance
$28,679 / year
Under $30K household income$4,200
$30–48K household income$4,101
$48–75K household income$8,134
$75–110K household income$17,763
$110K+ household income$27,292

Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

Acceptance rate
45%
SAT math (25–75)
710–780
4-yr grad rate
90%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$73,792
Undergrads
36,902

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