UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

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University Of Wisconsin-Madison

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Madison, WI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

500 Lincoln Dr
Madison, WI 53706
Main Phone: (608) 262-1234
Web Site: www.wisc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 38,068 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.3% of students attend full-time, while 0.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 2,698 male students and 3,397 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44.3% of the student body, while females made up 55.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (4)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 71.1% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Science

Architecture

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Library Science

Librarianship

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

University Of Wisconsin-Madison reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Wisconsin-Madison is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Wisconsin-Madison belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Big Ten Conference (for football, basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,713
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,963
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 26,713

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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