University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public
SAT 1380–152036.9K undergrads$37.9K/yr
45%admitted
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- Admit rate
- 80%
- SAT midpoint
- 1162
- Undergrads
- 153.2K
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI · Private
SAT 1200–13607.7K undergrads$35.5K/yr
81%admitted
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Public
16.8K undergrads$21.1K/yr
91%admitted
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · Public
9.4K undergrads$18.4K/yr
86%admitted
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI · Public
6.4K undergrads$18.1K/yr
75%admitted
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · Public
8.2K undergrads$22.4K/yr
82%admitted
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI · Public
7.3K undergrads$18K/yr
92%admitted
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI · Private
2.7K undergrads$29.3K/yr
87%admitted
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI · Public
6.9K undergrads$18.8K/yr
87%admitted
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · Public
9.3K undergrads$19.6K/yr
76%admitted
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI · Private
2.7K undergrads$27.2K/yr
59%admitted
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI · Private
SAT 1040–12702.5K undergrads$29.2K/yr
67%admitted
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI · Public
5.8K undergrads$23.9K/yr
88%admitted
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI · Public
4.2K undergrads$21.1K/yr
82%admitted
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI · Public
5.8K undergrads$20.5K/yr
89%admitted
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI · Private
2.2K undergrads$33K/yr
78%admitted
Beloit College
Beloit, WI · Private
SAT 1200–1430926 undergrads$24.8K/yr
63%admitted
Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI · Private
SAT 1033–12901.7K undergrads$27.8K/yr
86%admitted
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI · Private
SAT 1200–14201.4K undergrads$27.2K/yr
64%admitted
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Public
2.8K undergrads$19.1K/yr
75%admitted
Edgewood University
Madison, WI · Private
1.1K undergrads$27.7K/yr
76%admitted
Ripon College
Ripon, WI · Private
SAT 980–1270688 undergrads$23.8K/yr
80%admitted
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI · Private
1.2K undergrads$23.1K/yr
72%admitted
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI · Private
1K undergrads$24.1K/yr
75%admitted
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public
45%
admitted · about 1 in 2
Selectivity45%
Size36.9K
SAT range1380–1520
Pell share16%
Avg cost$37.9K
10-year direction
- Cost: Rising, +7% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +159% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.39 → 0.62 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 57% → 45% (to fall 2024) since fall 2014
Top test scoresBig campus
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI · Private
81%
admitted · about 8 in 10
Selectivity81%
Size7.7K
SAT range1200–1360
Pell share18%
Avg cost$35.5K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −19% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Shrinking, −14% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.44 → 0.52 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 67% → 81% since fall 2014
High earnersTest-optional heavy
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Public
91%
admitted · about 9 in 10
Selectivity91%
Size16.8K
SAT range–
Pell share33%
Avg cost$21.1K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −21% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +99% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.50 → 0.63 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 90% → 91% since fall 2014
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · Public
86%
admitted · about 9 in 10
Selectivity86%
Size9.4K
SAT range–
Pell share25%
Avg cost$18.4K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −15% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +74% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.29 → 0.38 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 82% → 86% since fall 2014
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI · Public
75%
admitted · about 7 in 10
Selectivity75%
Size6.4K
SAT range–
Pell share22%
Avg cost$18.1K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −12% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +203% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.25 → 0.45 (to fall 2024) since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 87% → 89% (to fall 2024) since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · Public
82%
admitted · about 8 in 10
Selectivity82%
Size8.2K
SAT range–
Pell share20%
Avg cost$22.4K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −10% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +62% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.20 → 0.27 (to fall 2024) since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 84% → 82% (to fall 2024) since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI · Public
92%
admitted · about 9 in 10
Selectivity92%
Size7.3K
SAT range–
Pell share29%
Avg cost$18K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −13% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +104% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.22 → 0.27 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 89% → 92% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI · Private
87%
admitted · about 9 in 10
Selectivity87%
Size2.7K
SAT range–
Pell share27%
Avg cost$29.3K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −22% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Steady, +9% since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 72% → 87% since fall 2014
Most students are from IllinoisTest-optional heavy
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI · Public
87%
admitted · about 9 in 10
Selectivity87%
Size6.9K
SAT range–
Pell share16%
Avg cost$18.8K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −12% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +55% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.23 → 0.37 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 80% → 87% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · Public
76%
admitted · about 8 in 10
Selectivity76%
Size9.3K
SAT range–
Pell share14%
Avg cost$19.6K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −16% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +15% since fall 2014
- Diversity: Steady, index 0.19 → 0.21 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 76% → 76% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI · Private
59%
admitted · about 6 in 10
Selectivity59%
Size2.7K
SAT range–
Pell share24%
Avg cost$27.2K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −15% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +144% since fall 2014
- Diversity: Steady, index 0.50 → 0.53 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 69% → 59% since fall 2014
High earnersGenerous aid
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI · Private
67%
admitted · about 7 in 10
Selectivity67%
Size2.5K
SAT range1040–1270
Pell share23%
Avg cost$29.2K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −9% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +108% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.26 → 0.49 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 81% → 67% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI · Public
88%
admitted · about 9 in 10
Selectivity88%
Size5.8K
SAT range–
Pell share24%
Avg cost$23.9K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −7% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +82% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.23 → 0.31 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 91% → 88% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI · Public
82%
admitted · about 8 in 10
Selectivity82%
Size4.2K
SAT range–
Pell share21%
Avg cost$21.1K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −19% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +139% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.20 → 0.27 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 90% → 82% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI · Public
89%
admitted · about 9 in 10
Selectivity89%
Size5.8K
SAT range–
Pell share21%
Avg cost$20.5K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −11% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +40% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.17 → 0.22 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 94% → 89% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI · Private
78%
admitted · about 8 in 10
Selectivity78%
Size2.2K
SAT range–
Pell share27%
Avg cost$33K
10-year direction
- Cost: Rising, +6% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +53% since fall 2014
- Diversity: Steady, index 0.48 → 0.50 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 75% → 78% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavyFaith-centered
Beloit College
Beloit, WI · Private
63%
admitted · about 6 in 10
Selectivity63%
Size926
SAT range1200–1430
Pell share30%
Avg cost$24.8K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −23% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +69% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.49 → 0.66 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 69% → 63% since fall 2014
Generous aidTest-optional heavy
Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI · Private
86%
admitted · about 9 in 10
Selectivity86%
Size1.7K
SAT range1033–1290
Pell share15%
Avg cost$27.8K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −9% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +54% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.19 → 0.31 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 82% → 86% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI · Private
64%
admitted · about 6 in 10
Selectivity64%
Size1.4K
SAT range1200–1420
Pell share22%
Avg cost$27.2K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −28% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +19% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.47 → 0.61 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 73% → 64% since fall 2014
Generous aidTest-optional heavy
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Public
75%
admitted · about 8 in 10
Selectivity75%
Size2.8K
SAT range–
Pell share35%
Avg cost$19.1K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −15% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +76% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.49 → 0.61 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: More selective, admit rate 86% → 75% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
Edgewood University
Madison, WI · Private
76%
admitted · about 8 in 10
Selectivity76%
Size1.1K
SAT range–
Pell share26%
Avg cost$27.7K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −8% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +81% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.36 → 0.39 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 76% → 76% since fall 2014
Ripon College
Ripon, WI · Private
80%
admitted · about 8 in 10
Selectivity80%
Size688
SAT range980–1270
Pell share34%
Avg cost$23.8K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −14% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +32% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.29 → 0.36 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 67% → 80% since fall 2014
Generous aidTest-optional heavy
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI · Private
72%
admitted · about 7 in 10
Selectivity72%
Size1.2K
SAT range–
Pell share26%
Avg cost$23.1K
10-year direction
- Cost: Steady, −4% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Steady, +6% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.19 → 0.35 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Less selective, admit rate 69% → 72% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI · Private
75%
admitted · about 7 in 10
Selectivity75%
Size1K
SAT range–
Pell share33%
Avg cost$24.1K
10-year direction
- Cost: Falling, −11% after inflation since 2013–14
- Applications: Growing, +37% since fall 2014
- Diversity: More diverse, index 0.37 → 0.54 since fall 2014
- Selectivity: Steady, admit rate 77% → 75% since fall 2014
Test-optional heavy
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;University of Wisconsin-Madison (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey, 2023–24;College Scorecard, 2023–24;IPEDS Graduation Rates survey (Pell Grant and subsidized loan recipients), Entered fall 2018;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part D), Fall 2024;IPEDS Outcome Measures survey, Students entering fall 2016;IPEDS Salaries survey (SAL, instructional staff, all ranks), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS Completions survey (degrees awarded by field), 2024–25 graduates;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Finance survey, derived per-student figures, 2023–24;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
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