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University of Wisconsin-Madison admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 45%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1380-1520
- ACT (middle 50%): 29-33
University of Wisconsin-Madison is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into University of Wisconsin-Madison
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1520 or an ACT around 33 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of Wisconsin-Madison a stronger bet. Below 1380, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of Wisconsin-Madison a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of Wisconsin-Madison's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of Wisconsin-Madison with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of Wisconsin-Madison?
University of Wisconsin-Madison has a 45% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of Wisconsin-Madison?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Madison scored 1380-1520 on the SAT. Scoring above 1520 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1380 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of Wisconsin-Madison?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Madison scored 29-33 on the ACT. Above 33 is strong, below 29 is below the typical admit.
Is University of Wisconsin-Madison a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of Wisconsin-Madison's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.