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Wisconsin at a Glance

Memorial Hall

Location:
Madison, WI
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$8,983
Out-of-State Tuition:
$23,059
Room & Board:
$7,435
Average Financial Aid:
$9,948
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 . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $20K-30K, Student Body: 20000-30000, Wisconsin, Mid-sized city, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral

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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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Diversity at University of Wisconsin

AmandaAnn

'16

Behavioral Sciences

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Students

Have not been on campus very much yet, but when i did go I did see a few different ethnics backgrounds.

Feb 11, 2012

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Academics at University of Wisconsin

AmandaAnn

'16

Behavioral Sciences

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Starting

Just in the starting point of college, getting all the basics down to begin a new life. The starting progress is simple and clear and is very helpful on letting me know what needs to get done.

Feb 11, 2012

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Overall Experience at University of Wisconsin

Natale22

'15

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

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Work Hard, Play Hard

UW is the the greatest place on earth. I never could have I my wildest dreams imagined the social life that I have now. Between crazy big 10 football games, Mifflin, and just the week to week parties, its the greatest time of my life. And on top of that, you can have the best education. We party hard, but we also study hard.

Feb 07, 2012

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