University of Wisconsin-Madison Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Madison is moderately selective with a 49.06% acceptance rate, meaning about half of applicants get in. You'll need solid grades and test scores to be competitive. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1340-1510 on the SAT or around a 29 ACT average. As a major research university, Wisconsin looks for students who can handle rigorous academics and contribute to campus life. The school values intellectual curiosity, especially students interested in research opportunities. With its strong school spirit and Big Ten athletics, they also want students who will embrace the Badger community and take advantage of everything a large public university offers.