Admissions
Badgers transcend disciplines and think critically to solve today’s most pressing problems. UW–Madison’s well-rounded, world-class education prepares you not only for a better career, but also to be a better citizen. Wherever you are on your academic journey, a community of more than 400,000 Badgers around the world is waiting for you.
Be the next Badger to do something extraordinary.
Quick Facts
- 50
states are represented by UW students - 116
countries are home for UW students - 45,540
Total student population
Undergraduate
Your boundless future starts here. Join a community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who all share one commitment: making a difference. Along the way, you’ll gain knowledge, experiences, and friendships that last a lifetime.
Graduate
UW–Madison’s graduate programs empower you to further your education in top-ranked schools and colleges and hone your career alongside acclaimed faculty.
Professional Schools
UW–Madison’s professional schools equip you with the in-depth education and real-world experiences you need to excel.
Special/Non-degree Students
Badgers never stop digging. We continue to ask questions, explore our curiosities, and seek truth. Explore UW–Madison’s myriad opportunities for lifelong learners.
Resources
- First-Year Students
- Transfer Students
- Reentry Students
- Graduate Students
- International Students
- Study Abroad
- Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The 2021 Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous three calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. UW–Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department at uwpolice@mhub.uwpd.wisc.edu or 1429 Monroe St., Madison, WI
- College Portrait
Voluntary System of Accountability