University of Wisconsin-Madison Admission
Acceptance Rate
45.20%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.59%
Freshmen Enrollment
8,514
SAT Scores
1,460
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 65,894 students have applied and 29,782 students have allowed to admit to University of Wisconsin-Madison (Acceptance rate: 45.20%). UW - Madison's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.59 % where 8,514 students have finally enrolled out of 29,782 admitted students.
UW - Madison acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of California-Berkeley and University of California-Los Angeles, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 20.91%).
UW - Madison enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 41.98%).
How to Apply to University of Wisconsin-Madison
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UW - Madison. UW - Madison offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.wisc.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.wisc.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://veterans.wisc.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://data.wisc.edu/retention-graduation/ |
| Disability Service | https://mcburney.wisc.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UW - Madison and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Wisconsin-Madison is 1,460 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Wisconsin-Madison is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,450). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1,460 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,450 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin | 1,390 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1,241 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,460 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 670 | 710 | 740 |
| Mathematics | 710 | 750 | 780 |
| Total | 1,380 | 1,460 | 1,520 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2,498 students submitted ACT scores (29% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 28 | 32 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 30 | 33 |
UW - Madison Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Wisconsin-Madison. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |