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University of Wisconsin - Madison (UW)
- 500 Lincoln Dr
- Madison, WI 53706
- OPEID College Code: 00389500
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- General Phone: (608) 262-1234
- Chancellor: John Wiley
- Website: www.wisc.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 41,563
- College Alias: UW
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- The University of Wisconsin-Madison is Wisconsin's comprehensive teaching and research university with a statewide, national, and international mission, offering programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels in a wide range of fields, while engaging in extensive scholarly research, continuing adult education, and public service. The primary purpose of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is to provide a learning environment in which faculty, staff, and students can discover, examine critically, preserve, and transmit the knowledge, wisdom, and values that will help ensure the survival of this and future generations and improve the quality of life for all. The University seeks to help students to develop an understanding and appreciation for the complex cultural and physical worlds in which they live and to realize their highest potential of intellectual, physical, and human development. It also seeks to attract and serve students from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds and to be sensitive and responsive to those groups which have been underserved by higher education.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UW Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wisc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 9,655 | 10,781 | 20,436 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 6,085 (63%) | 7,318 (68%) | 13,403 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,604 (43%) | 3,039 (42%) | 5,643 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,683 | 30% |
| ACT ® Exam | 4,739 | 84% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 670 |
| SAT ® Math | 610 | 710 |
| SAT ® Writing | 560 | 670 |
| ACT ® Composite | 26 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 25 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 30 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UW Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 62%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 34% | 10% | 14% | 41% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,260 | $4,408 | $2,237 | $2,618 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Number in Default | 27 | 27 | 18 |
| Number in Repayment | 7,953 | 6,925 | 4,727 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,185 | $6,726 | $6,280 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,435 | $20,726 | $20,280 |
| Books and Supplies | $930 | $890 | $860 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,650 | $6,180 | $5,730 |
| Other Expenses | $3,390 | $2,720 | $2,350 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,390 | $6,920 | $6,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,680 | $2,720 | $2,350 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,720 | $2,070 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,155 | $16,516 | $15,220 |
| Out of State | $32,405 | $30,516 | $29,220 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,185 | $17,256 | $15,990 |
| Out of State | $32,435 | $31,256 | $29,990 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,475 | $10,036 | $9,210 |
| Out of State | $24,725 | $24,036 | $23,210 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $22,718 | $33,842 |
| Pharmacy School | $12,451 | $24,908 |
| Veterinary School | $16,836 | $24,909 |
| Law School | $13,704 | $32,770 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 41,563 Undergraduate: 30,166 Graduate: 8,876 Professional: 2,521
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 19,780 Female: 21,783
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 14,221 Female: 15,945
- Graduate Gender Male: 4,451 Female: 4,425
- Professional Gender Male: 1,108 Female: 1,413
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 36,795 Part-Time: 4,768
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 27,429 Part-Time: 2,737
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,921 Part-Time: 1,955
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 2,445 Part-Time: 76
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3,452 | 8% |
| American Indian | 287 | 0.7% |
| Black | 1,195 | 3% |
| Asian | 2,283 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1,319 | 3% |
| White | 33,027 | 79% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 222 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 10,895 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 12,104 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 7,729 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,636 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,323 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 997 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 916 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 564 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 177 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 15,188 | 12,422 | 2,766 |
| Faculty Status | 4,074 | 3,123 | 951 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,662 | 1,566 | 96 |
| Graduate Assistants | 5,115 | - | 5,115 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 4,016 | 3,065 | 951 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,762 | 2,106 | 656 |
| Primarily Research | 966 | 757 | 209 |
| Primarily Public Service | 168 | 136 | 32 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 468 | 445 | 23 |
| Other Professionals | 6,804 | 5,552 | 1,252 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 3,900 | 3,360 | 540 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,628 | 1,312 | 316 |
| Skilled Crafts | 303 | 270 | 33 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1,099 | 1,041 | 58 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,152 (1,391) | $95,627 (896) | $77,431 (495) |
| Professor | $104,502 (758) | $108,845 (550) | $93,016 (208) |
| Associate Professor | $78,137 (239) | $83,783 (141) | $70,014 (98) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,130 (322) | $70,237 (169) | $65,804 (153) |
| Instructor | $48,641 (3) | - (-) | $48,641 (3) |
| Lecturer | $60,923 (63) | $61,528 (33) | $60,257 (30) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,408 (259) | $92,864 (159) | $81,323 (100) |
| Professor | $104,391 (117) | $108,402 (84) | $94,182 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $80,587 (68) | $80,793 (41) | $80,274 (27) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,626 (53) | $71,627 (26) | $75,551 (27) |
| Instructor | $62,781 (11) | $61,076 (4) | $63,755 (7) |
| Lecturer | $61,111 (10) | $60,098 (4) | $61,787 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,512 (1,650) | $92,666 (1,055) | $75,600 (595) |
| Professor | $101,949 (875) | $106,175 (634) | $90,831 (241) |
| Associate Professor | $75,434 (307) | $79,800 (182) | $69,078 (125) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,015 (375) | $68,686 (195) | $65,205 (180) |
| Instructor | $50,783 (14) | $49,972 (4) | $51,107 (10) |
| Lecturer | $59,427 (73) | $60,192 (37) | $58,640 (36) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $8,505,629 | $4,682,794 | $3,822,835 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 978 | 467 | 511 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 805 | 399 | 406 |
| Basketball | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 304 | 121 | 183 |
| Football | 122 | 122 | - |
| Golf | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Ice Hockey | 52 | 27 | 25 |
| Rowing | 242 | 70 | 172 |
| Soccer | 56 | 29 | 27 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 63 | 30 | 33 |
| Tennis | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Wrestling | 30 | 30 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $435,471 | $169,685 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $112,937 | $57,371 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 95 | 51 | 44 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ice Hockey | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Rowing | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 93%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 79% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 76% |
| Female | 81% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 58% |
| Black | 56% |
| Asian | 71% |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| White | 81% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 46% |
| 5 Years | 75% |
| 6 Years | 79% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 8 |
| Drug Related | 53 | 70 |
| Liquor Related | 871 | 427 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 19 | 30 |
| Liquor Related | 284 | 146 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 8 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 5 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 6 |
| Burglary | 167 | 157 |
| Vehicle Theft | 17 | 15 |
| Arson | 6 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 14 | 19 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
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