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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.
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Campus Location780 Regent St
Madison, WI 53708-8680
USA
Main Tel: (608) 262-1783
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
University Of Wisconsin Colleges HighlightsWhere University Of Wisconsin Colleges stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Numerous part-time students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,277 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at University Of Wisconsin Colleges was 13,029 in 2007 (9,891 full-time equivalent). About 50% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 50% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 87% are full-time and 13% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,619 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,603 | | Books and supplies | $ 810 |
Financial Aid: University Of Wisconsin Colleges participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 160 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 111 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 19 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
University Of Wisconsin Colleges Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 99% | | Women | 99% | | All | 99% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) LIBERAL ARTS (1,277 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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