University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI, US🇺🇸

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From Punjab to UW-Madison on a FULL Scholarship: My Application Journey
University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison 🇺🇸

Madison, US

From Punjab to UW-Madison on a FULL Scholarship: My Application Journey

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by Danish from Pakistan 🇵🇰

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2024-2025 undergraduate

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Large City of Madison, WI, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Regular Decision
      Spring 2027
    • Early Action
      Fall 2027
    • Regular Decision
      Fall 2027

Acceptance Rate

Fall 20XX undergraduate

International

Overall

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for First-Time, First-Year Admission: SAT/ACT Optional

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

660730

Math

700780

ACT

Composite

2832
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Costs & Aid

$58,303Total Cost (On Campus)
2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$40,603
Books and supplies$1,100
On-campus housing$13,500
On-campus other expenses$3,100
Total$58,303

Rankings

#39U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#=56Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#116QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023