{"id":1105,"date":"2025-04-30T06:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T06:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/?p=1105"},"modified":"2025-06-16T09:10:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:10:46","slug":"university-of-wisconsin-madison-fees-and-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/university-of-wisconsin-madison-fees-and-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Wisconsin-Madison Fees and Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>University of Wisconsin-Madison fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for international students are approximately $39,000 per year, with an estimated cost of living around $14,000. This brings the total annual expense to about $53,000 \u2014 roughly \u20b943.5 lakhs for Indian students at an exchange rate of 1 USD = \u20b982.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison, a prestigious public land-grant research university, was established in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood. As the oldest and largest public university in the state, it serves as the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Its 933-acre campus, set along Lake Mendota, includes four National Historic Landmarks, alongside a 1,200-acre arboretum located just four miles south.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academically, UW\u2013Madison is home to 20 schools and colleges, offering 136 undergraduate majors, 148 master\u2019s programs, and 120 doctoral degrees. In 2018, it enrolled over 44,000 students and employed more than 21,600 faculty and staff, making it the largest employer in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The university is also highly ranked across a range of disciplines. Its undergraduate Real Estate program holds the #1 spot in the U.S., while Data Science, Marketing, and Accounting consistently place in the top 20. Graduate programs in Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics also enjoy strong national recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students seeking a top-tier education in a dynamic, research-driven environment, UW\u2013Madison offers both prestige and opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For more information about University of Wisconsin-Madison, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/university-details\/university-of-wisconsin-madison\"><b>click here<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know in detail about University of Wisconsin-Madison\u2019s popular programs<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-wisconsin-madison-bba-finance-investment-banking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBA In Finance, Investment, &amp; Banking<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-wisconsin-madison-bba-human-resource-management\">BBA In Human Resource Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-wisconsin-madison-ms-supply-chain-management\">MS In Supply Chain Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-wisconsin-madison-ms-computer-science-professional\">MS In Computer Science (Professional)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-wisconsin-madison-mba-mba-full-time\">MBA (Full Time)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-wisconsin-madison-phd-accounting-information-systems\">PhD In Accounting &amp; Information Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/university-of-wisconsin-madison-phd-astronomy\">PhD In Astronomy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"246\">University of Wisconsin-Madison Acceptance Rate<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"360\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">For the Fall 2023 admissions cycle, the University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison received 63,537 applications and admitted 27,527 students, resulting in an acceptance rate of approximately <strong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"189\">43.3%<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"389\">University of Wisconsin-Madison Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"465\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To be eligible for undergraduate admission, applicants should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"1264\">\n<li data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"879\">\n<p data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"536\"><strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"495\">High School Coursework<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Complete a rigorous high school curriculum, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"879\">\n<li data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"580\">\n<p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"580\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">4 years of English<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"624\">\n<p data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"624\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">4 years of mathematics (including algebra, geometry, and advanced math)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"668\">\n<p data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"668\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">3 years of science (including biology, chemistry, and physics)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"712\">\n<p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"712\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">3 years of social studies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"756\">\n<p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">2 years of a foreign language<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"879\">\n<p data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"879\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Additional electives as recommended<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1032\">\n<p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1032\"><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"912\">Grade Point Average (GPA)<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">While there is no official minimum GPA, successful applicants typically have an unweighted academic GPA between <strong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"127\">3.8 and 4.0<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1264\">\n<p data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1264\"><strong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1064\">Standardized Test Scores<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The university has adopted a <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"53\">test-optional policy<\/strong> through the Spring 2025 admissions cycle.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">However, submitting SAT or ACT scores can enhance an application.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">For those who choose to submit scores, the middle 50% range for SAT is <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"84\">1370\u20131490<\/strong> and for ACT is <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"109\">28\u201333<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>University of Wisconsin-Madison Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1344\">Applicants must submit the following materials:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"2053\">\n<li data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1483\">\n<p data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1483\"><strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1363\">Application<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Complete the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"35\">Common Application<\/strong> or the <strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"90\">University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison Application<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1586\">\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1586\"><strong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1506\">Application Fee<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Pay the non-refundable application fee or request a fee waiver if eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1694\">\n<p data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1694\"><strong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1614\">Official Transcripts<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide official high school transcripts from all secondary schools attended.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1847\">\n<p data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1847\"><strong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1727\">Letters of Recommendation<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit at least one letter of recommendation from an academic source.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1941\">\n<p data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1941\"><strong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1861\">Essays<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Complete the personal statement and any additional writing supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2053\">\n<p data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2053\"><strong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1973\">Standardized Test Scores<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Optional, but may be submitted if available.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re planning to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-usa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study in United States<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out our comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know from top 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This brings the total annual expense to about $53,000 \u2014 roughly \u20b943.5 lakhs for Indian students at an exchange rate of 1 USD = \u20b982. The University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison, a prestigious public land-grant research university, <a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/university-of-wisconsin-madison-fees-and-programs\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  University of Wisconsin-Madison Fees and Programs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1107,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-programs"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/University-of-Wisconsin-Madison-Fees-and-Programs.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Karan Sharma","author_link":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/author\/applybuds\/"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1105"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1105"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1105\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1975,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1105\/revisions\/1975"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1107"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}