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Wisconsin at a Glance

Location:
Madison, WI
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$8,983
Out-of-State Tuition:
$23,059
Room & Board:
$7,435
Full-Time Undergrads:
27,251
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,671
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.wisc.edu
Admissions Website:
www.wisc.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.finaid.wisc.edu
Application Deadline:
February 1
Acceptance Rate:
67 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1730–2060
Average ACT Scores:
26–30

Best Things

  • The number and variety of people
  • Expansive academic programs and resources
  • The atmosphere
  • Summertime and the lakes
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Walking up Bascom hill during the winter
  • The distance between some academic buildings
  • Bar crowds
  • Lack of parking
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Biological Sciences
  • Health Care
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Students put a lot of time and energy into their undergraduate education. Luckily for those at UW, many feel it has been a positive experience. The college atmosphere, expansive campus, and intense academics are only some of the reasons students enjoy UW so much. Students feel they are able to form relationships with other students, as well as their professors. Furthermore, UW leaves them prepared for their future.

An individual’s undergraduate experience is one of the most exciting times in their lives. It is often the first time they are away from parents and making serious decisions about their future. Therefore, it is essential to pick the best university to spend these busy years at. UW offers amazing academics, an inviting atmosphere, and energetic student body. Its location geographically makes it comfortable as well as gorgeous. The facilities are very accommodating, as is the transportation system. Though like any school, there are things that can be improved upon or changed. Parking remains a prevalent issue, for instance. Fortunately, though, issues such as diversity and improvements to the quality of the dorm food are being addressed. Students generally leave the school feeling satisfied and prepared for what’s to come. Wherever you decide to spend your undergraduate years, definitely consider the University of Wisconsin as a practical, exciting, and fulfilling option.

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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '15

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College Sports Town Central

One huge difference between Madison and most schools are the sports teams. Out football team has made it to the Rose Bowl two years in a row now, and our basketball team almost always makes the NCAA March Madness tournament. It really helps increase the school spirit at Madison and it's pretty awesome to go to some of the huge games.

May 26, 2012

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Majors at University of Wisconsin

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Biochemistry Department Advising

I am in the Biochemistry program and I'd say it's wonderful. I have a major adviser, Dan, and he helps a lot. Because he is the major adviser he knows his stuff and is willing to do almost anything to get his students ahead. They also have a Biochemistry Scholar program, which helps puts Biochem majors into research labs. I'd say this program is great.

May 26, 2012

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Madison does a pretty good job of making internships available to students. They always hold a career and internship fair every semester to get prospective employers on campus and interacting with students, so I'd say it seems like it's relatively easy to get an internship.

May 26, 2012

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