University of Wisconsin - MadisonAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 15, 2026
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Admissions Department
500 Lincoln Drive Madison, WI 53706-1380
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
Foreign Language 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 22
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison
WI
53706-1380
Fax
(608) 262-1429
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Application Fee
$80
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
March 31
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
January 31
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
45% of 65,933 applicants were admitted
Women
48% of 33,050 applicants were admitted
Men
42% of 32,863 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
8,513 (29%) of 29,775 admitted students enrolled
Women
4,734 (30%) of 15,940 admitted students enrolled
Men
3,779 (27%) of 13,835 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
12,584
Students Accepting Wait List Position
7,644
Students Admitted From Wait List
493
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
53%
3.75 - 3.99
33%
3.50 - 3.74
10%
3.25 - 3.49
3%
3.00 - 3.24
1%
2.50 - 2.99
0.1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 690-780 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
74.6%
Score of 600 - 700
22.4%
Score of 500 - 600
2.7%
Score of 400 - 500
0.3%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 660-730 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
51.2%
Score of 600 - 700
44.5%
Score of 500 - 600
4.1%
Score of 400 - 500
0.2%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
29-33 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
66.1%
Score of 24 - 29
32.2%
Score of 18 - 23
1.7%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
51.1%
Score of 24 - 29
43.6%
Score of 18 - 23
4.9%
Score of 12 - 17
0.4%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
65.7%
Score of 24 - 29
29.3%
Score of 18 - 23
4.9%
Score of 12 - 17
0.1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 54%
Top quarter: 87%
Top half: 99%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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