University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WIPublicRank 1685 of 1,732Traditional rank 1118 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,458 |
| $30–48k | $5,268 |
| $48–75k | $9,613 |
| $75–110k | $21,123 |
| $110k+ | $26,427 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $10,796 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $11,205 |
| Change | $409 (+3.8%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $40,603 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $13,500 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Resident tuition + segregated fees 2026-27 | $12,416 |
Source: Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, June 4, 2026, www.wisconsin.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +6.2% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 89% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 95% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 17% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 24% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,182 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$2,162 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
Compare with other colleges Compare with the two most similar
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $7,689 | $881 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $6,523 | −$662 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $6,088 | $376 |
| Madison Area Technical College | $5,434 | $627 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $5,305 | −$1,422 |
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