University of Wisconsin Admissions 2024-25

Acceptance Rate

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee acceptance rate is 86% for the 2024 intake. It is positioned squarely in the middle among universities in the United States in terms of admission difficulty. This statistic reflects the institution's commitment to providing access to higher education for a broad spectrum of aspiring students, embodying inclusivity and opportunity within its academic community.

Wisconsin University Entry Requirements

UW-Madison accepts international admissions during the Fall & Spring breaks. The university has a moderately selective admission process and is comparatively lenient with its selection process. However, there are a set of University of Wisconsin entry requirements that students are required to meet when enrolling at the university. Most requirements vary based on the selected course, degree level, the nationality of the applicant, and so on. However, there are certain test scores, a few academic documents, financial reports, and other such criteria that students must consider prior to applying. These prerequisites are listed below -

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

• Official Academic Transcripts from previous institutions
• Minimum GPA scores as specified by the course
• SAT/ACT scores, if specified 
• English Language Proficiency Scores: IELTS - 6.5 or higher; TOEFL iBT - 80 or higher; Duolingo - 105 or higher
• At least one recommendation letter
• SOP
• 2 Essays
• A valid passport

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

• Official Academic Transcripts
• A 4 year’s bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent
• GMAT/GRE scores
• Recommendation Letter (s)
• English Language Proficiency Scores: TOEFL iBT: 92; IELTS: 7.0
• Design Portfolio or Research-based writing samples
• SOP
• 2 Essays
• Resume/Work Experience
• A valid passport

Wisconsin University Fees

When attending UW-Madison, overseas applicants will be required to show proof of sufficient funds that can sustain them throughout their course of study. The University of Wisconsin fees vary depending on the student’s nationality, along with other major factors such as the course choice, degree type, and more. Additionally, students will also be expected to pay an international student fee that is around $200 when applying. On average, however, the cost of studying at UW-Madison is approximately $25,524, and this is subject to change depending on the course and other incidental expenses that may be incurred. Below is a breakdown of the course-wise fees at the university -

• M.S Biomedical Data Science - $25,578 /Yr
• M.S Computer Science - $25,578 /Yr 
• M.S Business Analytics - $52,188 /Yr 
• M.B.A - $51,362 /Yr
• M.S Biotechnology - $21,000 /Yr 
• M.S Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis - $25,578 /Yr

Placement

Almost 90% of university students actively pursuing jobs obtain job offers within three months after graduation. In addition to University of Wisconsin placements, the university hosts career fairs on a regular basis for students to meet potential employers. Oracle, Mercer, Kohl's, Milliman, Epic, and UW Health are among the top employers for graduates. The top two industries for the UW-Madison MBA class of 2021 graduates are technology and consulting. Some of the other sectors with good average starting salaries are shown below -

• Consulting
• Financial Service
• Technology
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Retail