UW–Madison is a world-renowned academic institution, dedicated to making the college experience attainable and affordable for every talented scholar. Being a Badger means dreaming big — and then doing something bigger.
Bucky’s Tuition Promise is about so much more than just the bottom line. It brought me to UW–Madison and opened my eyes to a world I didn’t know existed.
UW–Madison is within your reach. That’s our promise to all Wisconsin students, no matter their financial means. Since 2017, we’ve launched a series of tuition-free initiatives that have made the UW a leader in affordability while transforming thousands of students’ lives. As a result, nearly two-thirds of our students leave UW–Madison debt-free.
Free tuition for incoming Wisconsin resident students whose family’s household adjusted gross income is $65,000 or less.
Program details about Bucky’s Tuition Promise
A commitment to meet the full financial need of incoming Wisconsin resident students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
Program details about Bucky’s Pell Pathway
A program to fund the full cost of attendance for Wisconsin resident students who are enrolled members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe.
Program details for undergraduates Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise Program details for JD and MD students Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise
Free tuition for first-generation college students who are Wisconsin residents and have transferred from a two-year UW Branch campus or equivalent program.
Program details about Badger PromiseUW–Madison's professional schools combine rigorous curricula with real-world experiences to jumpstart your career.
Badgers never stop being curious. And that’s why UW–Madison offers opportunities to help you grow as a professional and a person.
This is where big-city opportunities meet small-town conveniences. Where vibrant streetscapes lead to lakeside retreats. Where a Big Ten college and capital city blend together, creating an atmosphere unlike anywhere else. Welcome to Madison.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics, 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: contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department at uwpolice@mhub.uwpd.wisc.edu.
UW–Madison participates in the Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA), a program designed to provide accountability through accessible, transparent, and comparable information for more than 260 public colleges and universities.