University of Wisconsin-Madison admissions
Madison, WI
University of Wisconsin-Madison acceptance rate
45.2%
29,782 of 65,894 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Selective. With a rate like this, University of Wisconsin-Madison is a target or reach depending on how your profile compares with admitted students.
Key numbers
- Yield: 29% of admitted students enrolled (8,514 of 29,782).
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Common questions about University of Wisconsin-Madison
What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
University of Wisconsin-Madison admitted 45.2% of applicants (29,782 of 65,894) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
8,514 of the 29,782 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 29%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
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