University Of Wisconsin Colleges
Location and Contact Information
780 Regent StMadison, WI 53708-8680
USA
Main Tel: (608) 262-1783
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, also known as Madison, UW-Madison, or Wisconsin, was established in 1848. The first class was held on February 5, 1849, with 17 students. Presently, it is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The main campus of UW-Madison encompasses more than 900 acres in Madison, Wisconsin, and features four National Historic Landmarks. The university offers more than 130 undergraduate majors and approximately 114 doctoral programs. The academic units of UW-Madison are organized into various schools and colleges including:
- College of Engineering
- College of Letters and Science
- La Follette School of Public Affairs
- School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Law
- School of Medicine and Public Health
UW-Madison has a number of student organizations and clubs including the Campus Crusade for Christ, Charger Chess Club, International Friendship Association, Philosophy Club, Science Club, Veterans Club, Business Club, College Democrats, Dance for Charity, and Japanese Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,597 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,581 |
| Books and supplies | $ 910 |
Financial Aid
UW Colleges participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 62% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 33% | $4,914 |
| Institutional Grant | 7% | $1,137 |
| Federal Grant | 25% | $3,850 |
| Pell Grant | 25% | $3,276 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $971 |
| State or Local Grant | 27% | $2,183 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 41% | $4,296 |
| Federal Loan | 41% | $4,271 |
| Other Loan | $4,957 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Wisconsin Colleges:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah State University-Regional Campuses and Distance Education | Logan, UT | 10,130 |
| 2 | Kent State University Stark Campus | Canton, OH | 3,945 |
| 3 | Gordon College | Barnesville, GA | 3,855 |
| 4 | Windward Community College | Kaneohe, HI | 1,959 |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Lancaster | Lancaster, SC | 1,666 |
| 6 | East Georgia College | Swainsboro, GA | 2,555 |
| 7 | Motlow State Community College | Tullahoma, TN | 4,394 |
| 8 | The KingŠs College | New York, NY | 258 |
| 9 | Atlanta Metropolitan College | Atlanta, GA | 2,241 |
| 10 | Charter Oak State College | New Britain, CT | 1,988 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 1,426 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 182 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 127 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 13,275 in 2009-2010 (9,648 full-time equivalent).
About 49% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 51% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 88% are full-time and 12% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 99% Women 99% All 99%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities