Hey, I'm a Wisconsinite and UW Madison is definitely one of my top choices for college. I've heard that the acceptance rate for in-state students is different than for out-of-state students. Does anyone know what the in-state acceptance rate is for UW Madison? Thanks for the help!
Hey there! You're correct that the acceptance rate for in-state students at UW Madison is different from the rate for out-of-state students. Generally, in-state students have a higher acceptance rate due to the commitment public universities have to serving their home state population.
While UW Madison doesn't usually officially release its in-state vs out-of-state acceptance rates, the student newspaper published an article in October 2023 stating the out-of-state rate had fallen to about 18% for the most recent applications cycle. Since UW Madison's overall rate is around 49%, the in-state acceptance rate is likely somewhere in the 70-80% range.
Keep in mind that these rates can vary slightly from year to year, and UW Madison as a whole has become much more selective in recent years, but the general trend remains consistent. Good luck with your application, and I hope this information helps!
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