Established in 1848, University of Wisconsin-Madison is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Madison (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wisconsin. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 175 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of Wisconsin-Madison |
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Acronym | UW |
Founded | 1848 |
Motto | Numen Lumen God, our light |
Colours | Cardinal and white |
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Address | 500 Lincoln Drive Madison 53706-1380 Wisconsin United States |
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Tel | +1 (608) 263 2400 |
Fax | +1 (608) 262 0123 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) |
10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are required - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 50-60% |
Admission Office | 702 West Johnson Street, Suite 101 Madison 53715-1007 (608) 262 3961 |
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Student Enrollment | over-45,000 |
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Academic Staff | 4,500-4,999 |
Control Type | Public State |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Land Grant Institution | Yes |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
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2000 Classification | Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive |
Size & Setting | Four-year, large, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Majority undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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