University of Wisconsin--Madison
Work 500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Work(608) 262-3961
Admissions E-mail: onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu
Web site: http://www.wisc.edu
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College Category:
National Universities
National Universities
Overview : University of Wisconsin--Madison
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1848 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 30,618 |
| Setting | urban |
| Endowment: | $1,957,555,076 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 2/1 |
| Application fee: | $44 |
| Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: | 56.2 % |
| Selectivity: | more selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2008-2009 In-state: $7,568; Out-of-state: $21,818 |
| Mission | |
| School mission | Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the largest and most-respected universities in the nation. Few institutions are more widely recognized as leaders in teaching, research and public service. UW-Madison offers 136 undergraduate majors, 155 master's, 109 doctoral and 6 professional degree programs, all of which expose students to world-class faculty and staff who are responsible for not only teaching, but using their skills and research to change the world. Located on the wooded shores of Lake Mendota, the 933-acre main campus is adjacent to the busy city streets of downtown Madison, a community consistently ranked among the best places to live in the nation. |
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