University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1370-1490
ACT Range: 28-34
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 37,817
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $11,603
Out-of-State Tuition: $42,103
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Madison, Wisconsin
Setting: College Town
U.S. Region: Midwest
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 13°F (-11°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 83°F (28°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 31 inches (787 mm)
Nearest Airport: Dan County Regional Airport (MSN) — Approximately 6 miles (15-minute drive) from campus.
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Social Media
Instagram: @uwmadison
Swim Team Instagram: @badgerswimdive
Twitter: @UWMadison
Facebook: University of Wisconsin
LinkedIn: University of Wisconsin
YouTube: UW-Madison
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Soderholm Family Aquatic Center
Head Coach: Jack Brown
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #22
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #6 in Big Ten
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #12
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #4 in Big Ten
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U.S. News College Rankings
#39 in National Universities (tie)
#13 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#13 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
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Electrical / Electronic / Communications
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Environmental / Environmental Health
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#11 in Industrial / Manufacturing (tie)
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Production / Operation Management
Supply Chain Management / Logistics
#42 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#199 America's Best Large Employers 2025
#16 In Public Colleges
#40 In Research Universities
#7 In The Midwest
America's Best Employers By State 2024
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A
Diversity: A
Athletics: A+
Professors: A
Dorms: B-
Student Life: A+
Value: A
Campus: A
Party Scene: A+
Location: A
Campus Food: A
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #37 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #33 of 1,332
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