University of Wisconsin-Madison
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1320 | 1500 |
| 2018 | 1320 | 1500 |
| 2019 | 1320 | 1500 |
| 2020 | 1320 | 1500 |
| 2021 | 1360 | 1510 |
| 2022 | 1360 | 1510 |
| 2023 | 1370 | 1490 |
| 2024 | 1370 | 1490 |
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π Great Fit If You Are:
Civic-minded scholars
if you care about public service, democracy, and equity, UWβMadison lives those values.
Balanced thinkers
if you want strong STEM *and* humanities, theory *and* application, this school delivers both.
Social changemakers
if you want to study real-world systems and then challenge or improve them, this is your lab.
Midwestern optimists
if you value warmth, energy, and shared purpose, this student culture will feel like home.
Research-driven learners
if discovery, data, and impact excite you, UWβs R1 energy is constant and accessible.
π¨ Not Ideal For:
Small-scale seekers
this is a big place, and self-navigation matters.
Hyper-brand hunters
while respected, UW lacks the coastal elite brand image.
STEM-only students
while strong in sciences, the school expects broad learning and social engagement.
Party-all-weekenders
Madison is fun, but academic commitment runs deep.
Warm-weather lovers
Wisconsin winters are long, cold, and snowy.
βοΈ Weather & Climate
spring
45-65Β°F (7-18Β°C)
Mild with occasional rain
summer
65-85Β°F (18-29Β°C)
Warm and humid
fall
45-70Β°F (7-21Β°C)
Cool and pleasant
winter
15-35Β°F (-9-2Β°C)
Cold with snow
Madison experiences four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
βοΈAverage 188 sunny days per year
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Nearby Areas
A bustling area filled with shops and restaurants.
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