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$11,603
per year
In-State Tuition
49%
Acceptance Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public four-year institution in Madison, WI. Programs offered include Computer & Information Sciences, Biology, Economics, Psychology and Entrepreneurship.
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20 of 20 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Arts & Communications
Business & Finance
Engineering
Science & Research
Social Services & Nonprofit
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Digital Media & Content
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
11
Sports
9
Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$4,200
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$73,792
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,484
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Dane County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
105 career paths
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University of Wisconsin-Madison does not ask first-year students who file the FAFSA for the CSS Profile.
UW–Madison dropped the CSS Profile for students starting in Fall 2027. Students starting in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 still file it.
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