Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,679. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Wisconsin residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,603 | $42,103 |
| Housing & meals | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Personal & travel | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$624 | −$624 |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,679 | $59,179 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Wisconsin-Madison net price compared with other Wisconsin colleges
University of Wisconsin-Madison has the 17th-lowest average net price of 39 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Carroll University | $15,193 | 71% | $58,009 |
| 14 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $16,032 | 56% | $61,760 |
| 15 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $16,210 | 71% | $60,378 |
| 16 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $16,550 | 64% | $58,561 |
| 17 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | $17,354 | 90% | $73,792 |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | $17,490 | 55% | $58,084 |
| 19 | Mount Mary University | $20,144 | 43% | $48,745 |
| 20 | Ripon College | $20,216 | 63% | $54,902 |
| 21 | Herzing University-Brookfield | $20,514 | 42% | $36,909 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Wisconsin colleges →
Why University of Wisconsin-Madison costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | 45% | $17,354 | 90% | $73,792 | This school |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | 76% | $16,210 | 71% | $60,378 | |
| Madison Area Technical College | — | $14,238 | 29% | $45,413 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 82% | $16,550 | 64% | $58,561 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | 86% | $14,158 | 59% | $55,356 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Wisconsin-Madison would cost you $1,144 more per year than University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Wisconsin-Madison, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$5,540).
- University of Wisconsin-Madison gives aided families $7,942 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Wisconsin resident | University of Wisconsin-Madison | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,603 | $10,070 | +$1,533 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | $120 | +$980 |
| Housing & meals | $13,500 | $7,960 | +$5,540 |
| Personal & travel | $3,100 | $2,036 | +$1,064 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$624 | −$593 | −$31 |
| Sticker price | $28,679 | $19,593 | +$9,086 |
| Average grants | −$11,325 | −$3,383 | −$7,942 |
| You pay | $17,354 | $16,210 | +$1,144 |
“+” means University of Wisconsin-Madison costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Wisconsin-Madison cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
Tuition and fees are $11,603 a year for Wisconsin residents and $42,103 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Wisconsin-Madison?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,679 a year for Wisconsin residents living on campus and about $59,179 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,354 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $4,200; $48–75k pay $8,134; $110k+ pay $27,292. These figures are for Wisconsin residents.
How much debt do University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $18,058, and 0.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Wisconsin-Madison overview