University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
#39 Ranking
Public
43% Acceptance Rate
Application Deadlines
Early Action: 11/01/2025
Regular Decision: 01/15/2026
Regular Decision: 10/01/2025
Academics
Average GPA
4
SAT Range
1370 - 1490
ACT Range
28 - 32
Acceptance Rate
43%
Admission Factors
| Factor | Not Considered | Considered | Important | Very Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 👨👩👧👦 First Generation | ✓ | |||
| 👨🏫 Recommendations | ✓ | |||
| 📊 Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| 🎓 Alumni Relation | ✓ | |||
| 📈 Standardized Test Scores | ✓ | |||
| 🤝 Volunteer Work | ✓ | |||
| 🏆 Class Rank | ✓ | |||
| 🌍 Geographical Residence | ✓ | |||
| 🎨 Extracurricular Activities | ✓ | |||
| 🎯 Talent/Ability | ✓ | |||
| 💼 Work Experience | ✓ | |||
| 🏡 State Residence | ✓ | |||
| 👀 Level of Applicant Interest | ✓ | |||
| 📚 Rigor of Secondary School Record | ✓ | |||
| 💪 Character/Personal Qualities | ✓ | |||
| 💬 Interview | ✓ | |||
| 📝 Application Essay | ✓ | |||
| 🙏 Religious Affiliation/Commitment | ✓ |