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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$18,529 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$8,592 tuition
$7,724 on campus room & board
$1,140 books
$1,073 fees

$34,279 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$24,342 tuition
$7,724 on campus room & board
$1,140 books
$1,073 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$4,370 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
67% of students receive aid
15% get federal aid ($5,150 avg)
18% get state aid ($2,079 avg)
40% get institn'l aid ($4,370 avg)
41% get loans ($6,599 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 8.52% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 5.23% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$17,237,767
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $5,312 55%
Federal Grant Aid $5,150 15%
Pell Grants $3,956 15%
Other Federal Grants $1,290 15%
Institution Grant Aid $4,370 40%
State Grant Aid $2,079 18%
Student Loans $6,599 41%
Federal Loans $5,555 40%
Other Loans $9,760 5%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
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Financial Aid Contact Info
500 Lincoln Dr
Madison, WI 53706-1380
(608) 263-2400
http://www.wisc.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $358
Out of State $1,014

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Alexandra from Bloomington, MN
  • May-17-2013 I am a current student here

    Madison is one of the most safe, gorgeous places out there. It is worth it to go into debt to attend college here at Madison. Madison is made to equip you for a job that will help you pay back your debt. If you like Madison and it feels like home, there should not be anything stopping you from going here except for yourself and your circumstances. But even someone in dire need can make it here. Madison teaches you to believe in yourself, from whatever walk of life you are. If you have a dream, go for it! It is hard yet rewarding to accomplish a huge task like going to college.

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  • 4
  • Samuel from McFarland, WI
  • Apr-28-2013 I am a current student here

    UW-Madison is more expensive than the other in-state campuses, but it's worth every buck. From the tailgates on Badger football game days to the all you can eat Cheese Club, Madison's got it all.

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  • 4
  • Tammy from Madison, WI
  • Apr-22-2013 I am a current student here

    In-state tuition is reasonable. Madison is definitely the highest rated university in the Wisconsin state system.

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  • 3
  • Laura from Mc Farland, WI
  • Apr-09-2013 I am a current student here

    Well it is like any college. Unless you get a really specific degree or know where you are going career wise it really doesn't get you anywhere.

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  • 5
  • Amanda from Madison, WI
  • Apr-04-2013 I am a current student here

    It's a ranked one of the top schools in the world on several lists, and comes at a fairly cheap price, especially if you're a Wisconsin resident!

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