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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
28,525
Total Undergrads
Including 2,531 Part-time
5,927
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 7 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
51% Women
49% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Big Ten Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

11
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $465,981)
10
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $129,866)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 121 201 Yes -
Basketball 17 16 - Yes
Football 107 - - -
Golf 8 12 - Yes
Ice Hockey 26 26 Yes Yes
Rowing 74 171 - -
Soccer 28 31 - Yes
Softball - 17 Yes Yes
Swimming and Diving 22 28 - -
Tennis 7 11 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 18 Yes Yes
Wrestling 29 - Yes -
Archery - - Yes -
Badminton - - - Yes
Baseball - - Yes -
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Dance - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Field Hockey - - - Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Skating - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - Yes -
Track and Field, X-Country - - Yes -
Water Polo - - Yes -
Water Sports - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5.3%
Black/non-Hispanic 2.8%
Hispanic 3.6%
Non-resident alien 10.0%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 3.8%
Two or more races 1.0%
White/non-Hispanic 73.1%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
  • Hospital on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 4
Drug Law Violation 53
Liquor Law Violation 630
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 9
Property Crime 73

Notable Alumni

  • Charles Lindbergh, Aviator who completed the first solo trans-Atlantic flight
  • David W. Grainger (Class of '50), Senior chairman, W W Grainger, Inc., Skokie, Ill.
  • Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect
  • Gena Rowlands, Actress
  • Harry Steenbock (Class of '16), Professor; discovered and patented Vitamin D
  • Jane Brody (Class of '63), Health columnist, New York Times
  • Jerry Bock (Class of '48), Co-composer of Fiddler on the Roof and Fiorello
  • Jim Lovell (Class of '50), Astronaut, Apollo 13 mission
  • Joan Cusack (Class of '84), Actress (Working Girl, In and Out, Grosse Pointe Blank) Famous Alumni Who Never Graduated:
  • George Poage [Class of 1903], African American medal winner in track in the 1904 Olympics
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Amber from Greenleaf, WI
  • 4
  • “All in all, I've heard very good things about dorm life. For the most part, it is a positive experience. I have heard of problems in the Southeast dorms though…”

  • Jan-09-2012 » Read More
  • Freshman from Indiana
  • 3
  • “Active involved RA, sometimes a little camp leaderish but appreciated nonetheless. I knew she was there and cared, even when I didn't want to participate in funsy things The old dorms…”

  • May-22-2012 » Read More
  • Anonymous
  • 4
  • “The rooms are decently sized for dorm rooms, and there are plenty of choices for where to live, having dorms spread throughout all of campus.…”

  • Jul-03-2012 » Read More
  • Louie from WI
  • 5
  • “It's exciting, it's fun, and it's something to experience. Never will you get the experience to walk through a hallway and socialize with every person possible. A conversation is waiting…”

  • Jul-27-2012 » Read More
  • Harleen from Madison, WI
  • 4
  • “Dorm life here is pretty fun. You really do make friends with people you'll spend the rest of the year going on ice cream runs with, doing homework together, etc.…”

  • Dec-06-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 2
  • Samuel from McFarland, WI
  • Apr-28-2013 I am a current student here

    Try to avoid the dining halls as much as you can. The food is pretty inexpensive, but there's a reason for that. Also, never get sushi from the dining halls. It just ends badly.

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  • 5
  • Laura from Mc Farland, WI
  • Apr-09-2013 I am a current student here

    The dorm food is pretty darn good and you can get any type of cuisine you want. You can also find any type of food at the numerous restaurants on State Street and all over campus.

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  • 4
  • Tatyana from Riverdale, IL
  • Feb-27-2013 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    Its not your mothers cooking, but what is? There are many different options to choose from in the cafe and there are restaurants if you get bored with the cafe.

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  • 4
  • Elizabeth from Madison, WI
  • Feb-21-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining halls are nice because you do not need a meal plan, you just pay for what you want which is nice because you are not obligated to get food that you will not eat. The food can be monotonous, but it is still good.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Jackie from Green Bay, WI
  • May-24-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    I don't know a lot about the greek life, but I do know many people involved and they absolutely love it.

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  • 0
  • Alexandra from Bloomington, MN
  • May-17-2013 I am a current student here

    Wisconsin has a lot of greek life on campus. The people involved are very passionate about their Fraternity or Sorority. If Going Greek is for you, join!

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  • 0
  • Samuel from McFarland, WI
  • Apr-28-2013 I am a current student here

    The Greek life at Madison is unmatched, and getting involved is really easy. My advice is to try out as many frats/sororities as possible during rush week.

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  • 0
  • Cassie from Slinger, WI
  • Feb-13-2013 I am a current student here

    Not many students choose Greek Life in Madison; it comes out to roughly 10%. But there are plenty of fraternities and sororities to pick from, let's make that clear.

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  • 0
  • Mary from Illinois
  • Jan-17-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is small in comparison to the students on campus but it feels huge once you are involved. The Greek life feels like a huge extended family and is a great opportunity on many levels.

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  • 0
  • Taylor from Villa Park, IL
  • Jan-16-2013 I am a current student here

    I am a part of a sorority and absolutely love it. Although it is not as big as schools in the south, we still uphold traditions and have socials and formals. I have met very good friends through my time in my sorority.

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  • 0
  • Alexandra from Iowa City, IA
  • Jan-09-2013 I am a current student here

    There are many different Greek organizations present at UW-Madison. There are both social and professional groups. The professional groups are a great way to get to know the staff and create a life-long network within your discipline.

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