I've been looking into the University of Wisconsin, and I'm curious about how competitive the regular decision process is. Does anyone have updated info on their acceptance rate for regular decision applicants?
The University of Wisconsin-Madison does not publicly release acceptance rates for early decision versus regular decision applicants. However, for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle, their overall acceptance rate was reported at approximately 54%. This encompasses all applicants, without distinction between early and regular admission. The university has become progressively more selective in recent years, but it is crucial to remember that acceptance rates can fluctuate yearly based on the number and quality of applications received. I'd recommend focusing on presenting the strongest application you can—solid academics, strong essays, and meaningful extracurricular involvement—rather than fixating too much on the acceptance rate.
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