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University of Wisconsin - Madison Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at University of Wisconsin - Madison Look For?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at University of Wisconsin - Madison.

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Understanding Admissions Statistics

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to UW - Madison. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you’re competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): How Many Students Get Accepted?

Open Admissions No
Selectivity of College Average Selectivity
Acceptance Rate 60%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Applicant Total 53,781
Accepted 32,459
Enrolled 8,442

What’s the Male/Female Breakdown When it Comes to Admissions?

Applicants: Men - Women  49 to 51
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Accepted: Men - Women  45 to 55
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Enrolled: Men - Women  45 to 55
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Average Test Scores

About 15% of students accepted to UW - Madison submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 720. Math scores were between 680 and 780.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Wisconsin - Madison  ( 640 to 720 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Wisconsin - Madison  ( 680 to 780 )
200
800

UW - Madison received ACT scores from 55% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 26 and 32.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Wisconsin - Madison  ( 26 to 32 )
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36

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