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Facts

Location:
Madison, Wisconsin
Founded:
1848 (First class: February 1849)
Campus:
935 acres (main campus)
Enrollment:
42,030
Budget:
$2,283,800,000 (2007–2008)
Chancellor:
Carolyn “Biddy” Martin

Detailed facts and figures:

  • Enrollment, faculty, staff and alumni
  • Student profile
  • Degrees awarded
  • Academic programs and resources
  • Fees, tuition and financial aid
  • Budget: revenue by source
  • Budget: allocation by program
  • Research ranking
  • Research expenditures
  • Campus leaders
  • Notable alumni
  • Recent building projects
  • Varsity sports and championships

Related sites

  • The Almanac, published by University Communications, includes detailed facts about UW–Madison’s campus, history, students, personnel, alumni, research, athletics, and national and international achievements.
  • The Data Digest, published annually by the Office of Budget, Planning and Analysis, is a quantitative overview of trends in the students, faculty and budget of the university.
  • Enrollment Reports, published by the Office of the Registrar, provide detailed data about student enrollment and degrees conferred.

History of UW–Madison

  • Origins
  • Historical timeline
  • UW-Madison firsts
  • Past presidents and chancellors
  • Campus landmarks

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