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Wisconsin, University of

Madison, WI

Travel:

13 hour 42 minute drive from Charlotte, 2 hr 51 minute flight plus 90 minute drive from Charlotte

Local Airport:

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

  • Wisconsin Union Hotel

  • The Edgewater Hotel

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown

  • Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Places to Eat

  • Sweet Home Wisconsin

  • BelAir Cantina

  • Kettle Black Kitchen

  • Marigold Kitchen

  • Der Rathskeller

  • Graze

  • The Old Fashioned

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • Marquette Universtity

  • Northwestern University

  • University of Chicago

  • DePaul University

  • Loyola University Chicago

College Snapshot

Set on the shores of Lake Mendota in Wisconsin’s capital city, UW–Madison is a Big Ten powerhouse known for its rigorous academics, research opportunities, and legendary Badger spirit. With Division I athletics, a lively campus scene, and a balance of tradition and innovation, it’s one of the Midwest’s most popular flagship universities.


📊 Admissions Overview

  • Freshman Applicants (2025): 65,933

  • Acceptance Rate: 45.2%

  • Waitlisted Applicants: 12,584

  • Admitted from Waitlist: 493

  • Admission Difficulty: Very Difficult

🎓 Who Gets In

  • Class Rank: 99% of freshmen ranked in the top half of their HS class; 54% in the top 10%.

  • GPA Profile:
    53% had a 4.0 GPA
    33% had 3.75–3.99
    10% had 3.50–3.74
    The overwhelming majority admitted had GPAs above 3.75.

  • Test Scores (submitted students):
    Middle 50% SAT:     1370–1490
    Middle 50% ACT: 29–33+
    66% of students scored 30+ on ACT
    Nearly 75% scored 700+ on SAT Math

📝 What Matters in Admissions

  • Very Important: GPA, rigor of coursework

  • Important: Application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, character/personal qualities, state residency

  • Also Considered: Test scores (optional but considered if submitted), volunteer work, work experience, talent/ability, first-generation status, geography, class rank

  • Not Considered: Alumni relation, demonstrated interest

College Snapshot
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