Acceptance Rate History
University of Wisconsin-Madison Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
WI · Current rate: 45.2%
What is University of Wisconsin-Madison's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of Wisconsin-Madison's acceptance rate in 2024 is 45.2%, up from 43.4% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 43.4% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 49.1% | 60,214 | 29,539 |
| 2021 | 60.4% | 53,781 | 32,459 |
| 2020 | 57.3% | 45,915 | 26,286 |
| 2019 | 54.4% | 43,896 | 23,886 |
| 2018 | 51.7% | 42,727 | 22,104 |
| 2017 | 53.8% | 35,596 | 19,153 |
| 2016 | 52.6% | 32,839 | 17,281 |
| 2015 | 57.6% | 28,007 | 16,134 |
| 2014 | 56.9% | 25,438 | 14,484 |
| 2013 | 67.9% | 23,324 | 15,841 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1380–1520
Admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Madison scored between 1380 and 1520 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1380–1520.
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Trend Analysis
University of Wisconsin-Madison's acceptance rate has decreased from 67.9% in 2013 to 45.2% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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