2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$13,484
Net Price
60%
Admitted
26%
Enrolled
89%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Wisconsin-Madison
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 47,016. In 2021, there were 701 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Wisconsin and ranks #56 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
701
Total Enrollment
47,016
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Wisconsin Rank
Combining ranking factors for 30 schools that offer psychology degrees in Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #56.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Wisconsin-Madison offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 51 | 23 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 12 | 6 |
| Educational Psychology | – | 39 | 17 |
| General Psychology | 334 | 1 | 7 |
| Research Psychology | – | 5 | 6 |
| Social Work | 59 | 133 | 8 |
| Total Graduates | 393 | 241 | 67 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 53,781 students applied to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The university admitted 60% and 26% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Wisconsin universities is 6,327. On average, all Wisconsin institutions admit 80% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Wisconsin-Madison students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 95%. Compared to all Wisconsin four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 89%, compared to 61% for all Wisconsin universities.
Compare UW-Madison to Wisconsin Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Wisconsin-Madison to the average of all Wisconsin four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UW-Madison
53,781
Applicants
60%
Percent Admitted
26%
Percent Enrolled
95%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
89%
Graduation Rate
WI Colleges
6,327
Applicants
80%
Percent Admitted
23%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 4,994 or 79% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 1,320 or 21% part-time faculty members employed at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 3,748 or 59%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UW-Madison
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
79%
Percent Full-Time
21%
Percent Part-Time
59%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
WI Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
57%
Percent Full-Time
43%
Percent Part-Time
56%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Wisconsin-Madison the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $9,273, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,150.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,728 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,447.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Wisconsin-Madison | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $12,548 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total Living Expenses | $15,548 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $9,273 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,150 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $25,971 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,728 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,447 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $12,175 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Wisconsin-Madison is $13,484. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Wisconsin-Madison presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $3,981 | $3,753 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $4,788 | $4,697 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,364 | $9,844 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $22,377 | $21,706 |
| $110,001 and more | $25,436 | $26,048 |
Compare University of Wisconsin-Madison to all Wisconsin universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UW-Madison
$25,971
Cost to Attend
$11,387
Average Financial Aid
64%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,484
Net Price
WI Colleges
$35,673
Cost to Attend
$14,542
Average Financial Aid
90%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,613
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 4,649 or 64%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 16,389 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $11,387.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 16,389 | $11,387 |
| Pell Grants | 4,891 | $4,761 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,801 | $6,175 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UW-Madison
16,389
Grant or Scholarship Aid
56%
Grants or Scholarships
4,891
Number of Pell Grants
17%
Pell Grants
7,801
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
WI Colleges
3,382
Grant or Scholarship Aid
48%
Grants or Scholarships
1,300
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
2,318
Federal Student Loans
33%
Federal Student Loans
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