Madison, Wisconsin
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison (University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, UW, UW–Madison, or simply Madison) is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood and is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The 933-acre (378 ha) main campus is located on the shores of Lake Mendota; the university also owns and…
College City Gets High Marks
Ranked #18 in College City Gets High Marks (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National rank
Ranked #20 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #24 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
World rank
Ranked #29 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
National Universities
Ranked #36 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706-1380
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Ranked #53 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #53 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $28,905
Room & Board: $13,500
Books & Supplies: $1,100
Receive Aid: 60%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,350
Pell Grant Recipients: 17%
Total CoA (on-campus): $58,303
Room & Board: $13,500
Books & Supplies: $1,100
Receive Aid: 60%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,350
Pell Grant Recipients: 17%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1360–1510
SAT ERW: 660–730
SAT Math: 700–780
ACT Composite: 28–32