University of Wisconsin: Campus, Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admissions 2025

The University of Wisconsin (UW) System is one of the prominent public university systems in the USA with diversified academic programs. Best known for its flagship campus, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the UW system's strong dedication to academic excellence, innovation and research attracts over 160,000+ students globally. Check out everything about the University of Wisconsin its campuses, acceptance rates, fees and other details. 

About the University of Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin System was founded in 1848. It is a public university system with 13 four-year universities and 13 two-year colleges across Wisconsin. The University offers various academic programs in different fields of study like - Business, Law, STEM, Engineering, humanities and many others. UW’s flagship campus is the University of Wisconsin-Madison, recognised for its world-class research, strong academic programs, and intense campus life. Also since it is a leading public university in USA, there are ample course options and multiple campus selections under one application.  

University of Wisconsin Highlights

Founded in	1848
Type of Institution	Four-Year Public University System
University of Wisconsin Campuses	13 Universities
Courses offered	10,000+
Overall Enrollment (Fall 2023)	162,531
International Students Enrollment	5%
Average Tuition Fee	Varies by Campus
Acceptance Rate Trend	Between 95% - 43.5%
Average Scholarship Amount	Varies by Campus and Program
Alumni Network	500,000+

History of University of Wisconsin USA System

The University of Wisconsin System was formed in 1971 by merging two public university systems - the University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State University. This merger, a result of Chapter 100, Laws of 1971, aimed to streamline higher education in the state.

The pre-merger University of Wisconsin, established in 1848, had the flagship Madison campus and several other institutions. From 1857, normal schools developed into the Wisconsin State Universities system. In 1971 the two systems were merged under a single Board of Regents. The new system comprised research universities, comprehensive universities, branch campuses, and a statewide extension network.

In a more recent restructuring in 2018, the UW System aligned its 13 two-year colleges with seven of its comprehensive universities. That was done to optimise resource use and improve educational offerings.

University of Wisconsin Campus List

Talking about University of Wisconsin campus, there are 13 campuses in all and all of them are located in Wisconsin, these are as follows:

1. University of Wisconsin Madison
2. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
3. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
4. University of Wisconsin Green Bay
5. University of Wisconsin La Crosse
6. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
7. University of Wisconsin Parkside
8. University of Wisconsin Platteville
9. University of Wisconsin River Falls
10. University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
11. University of Wisconsin Stout
12. University of Wisconsin Superior
13. University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Apart from the 13 campuses under UW, 13 two-year colleges fall under the University of Wisconsin. Applicants can pursue associate degrees across these two-year colleges at UW. 

Wisconsin University Ranking 2025

The table below throws light on the University of Wisconsin QS Ranking 2025 along with Shiksha Grading for different UW campuses:

University of Wisconsin Campuses	Shiksha Grading	QS - WUR 2025
University of Wisconsin Madison Ranking	A+	#116
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Ranking	B++	1201-1400

Based on the above table, the University of Wisconsin QS rankings have ranked only two universities from the UW system - Madison and Milwaukee campuses. The rest of UW universities have not been ranked by QS for 2025. 

University of Wisconsin Courses 

The University of Wisconsin offers a wide range of majors in the fields of - Agriculture & Food, Architecture & Construction, Arts & Communication, Business, Education, Finance, Health Science Law, IT and many others. The table below shows the 

University of Wisconsin Campuses	Establishment Year	Popular Programs Offered
UW Madison Courses	1848	BS in Chemical Engineering, BS in Electrical Engineering, MS in Computer Science, MS in Data Science, MS in Business Analytics, MBA and others.
UW Platteville Courses	1866	BS in Aerospace Engineering, BS in Architecture, MS in Healthcare Management and others.
UW Whitewater Courses	1868	BS in Business Administration, BS in Elementary Education, MS in Educational Leadership and others.
UW River Falls Courses	1874	BS in Biology, BS in Psychology, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and others.
UW Stout Courses	1893	BS in Mechanical Engineering, BS in Business Administration, MS in Risk Control and others.
UW Stevens Point Courses	1894	BS in Forestry, BS in Wildlife Ecology, MS in Natural Resources Management and others.
UW Superior Courses	1896	BS in Chemistry, BS in Biology, MS in Environmental Science and Policy and others.
UW La Crosse Courses	1909	BS in Health Information Management, BS in Exercise Science, MS in Healthcare Administration, and others.
UW Eau Claire Courses	1916	BS in Nursing, BS in Social Work, MS in Organizational Leadership and others,
UW Milwaukee Courses	1956	BS in IT, BBA, BSE in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Computer Science, MS in Data Science, STEM MBA, MA in Economics, MArch and others.
UW Green Bay Courses	1965	BS in Public Administration, BS in Human Biology, MS in Environmental Science and Policy, and others.
UW Parkside Courses	1965	BS in Criminal Justice, BS in Psychology, MS in Organizational Leadership, and others.
UW Oshkosh Courses	1871	BS in Accounting, BS in Marketing, MS in Educational Leadership and others.

There are a variety of course offerings available at the University of Wisconsin and campuses of UW. Applicants can choose the right option that suits their interests and apply for admission at the University of Wisconsin. 

University of Wisconsin Admission 2025

To understand the admission trends of different universities under the UW system, it is essential to understand how many students enrolled in Fall 2023. The table below throws light on the UW campuses admission enrollment numbers: 

UW Campuses	Fall 2023 Campus-Wise Enrollment
University of Wisconsin-Madison	50,662
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	22,920
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	13,127
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater	11,522
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	10,327
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	8,795
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point	7,419
University of Wisconsin-Stout	6,938
University of Wisconsin-Platteville	5,904
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay	5,546
University of Wisconsin-River Falls	4,721
University of Wisconsin-Parkside	4,030
University of Wisconsin-Superior	2,081

The highest enrollment stands for admissions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with 50,662 students, followed closely by the University of Wisconsin-Mil campus with a total of 22,920 students, and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with 13,127 students for Fall 2023.

The lowest enrollment is at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, with 2,081 students; the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has 4,030 students, while the University of Wisconsin-River Falls recorded an enrollment of 4,721 students for Fall 2023.

University of Wisconsin Acceptance Rate

The University of Wisconsin acceptance rates on average are higher in most cases, but some universities under the UW system record a moderate acceptance rate. Check out the table for University of Wisconsin acceptance rates campus-wise below for Fall 2023: 

University of Wisconsin Campuses	Fall 2023 Acceptance Rate
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	95%
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater	94%
University of Wisconsin-Parkside	94%
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay	90%
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	89%
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point	89%
University of Wisconsin-Superior	87%
University of Wisconsin-Platteville	86.8%
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	86%
University of Wisconsin-Stout	84.9%
University of Wisconsin-River Falls	84.7%
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	80%
University of Wisconsin-Madison	43.32%

The University of Wisconsin-Madison campus has the lowest admission rate (43.32%) among others. This indicates that admission into UW-Madison is relatively competitive. The succeeding campuses on the list have higher rates at 80%, such as UW-La Crosse, and 84.7%, such as UW-River Falls. Thus, making their way into the highest acceptance rate universities in USA. 

UW-Milwaukee has the highest acceptance rate among others on the list - 95%. This suggests that admissions to the UW-Milwaukee campus are less competitive than those for schools represented elsewhere on this list. Other campuses with acceptance rates exceeding 94% are UW-Whitewater and UW-Parkside.

It's important to note that acceptance rates can vary year over year and should not be the only factor to consider when choosing a college from the UW system. Other factors, such as academic interests, program offerings, and financial aid options, should also be considered.

How to Apply at UW Campuses?

The application process for international students at the University of Wisconsin is simple, check out the steps below:

• Apply to the University of Wisconsin to any or multiple UW campuses through the University of Wisconsin Application.
• Submit official transcripts (in English and not notarised)
• Also submit English proficiency test scores like TOEFL, IELTS and others.
• SAT or ACT scores may also be required for UG admissions.
• GRE or GMAT scores will be required for PG admissions.
• The UW application also requires financial certification for tuition and living expenses according to campus standards.
• Additionally, the following documents may be required for graduate admissions:
• SOP
• LOR
• CV
• Admission essays
• Portfolio 
• Timely submission of documents and scores is essential for UW admissions.
• An application fee of USD 70 is charged for undergraduate admissions and USD 75 is charged for graduate applicants. 

Applicants are advised to check official websites for the exact admission requirements and then make a checklist of documents required fro submission along with the application.

University of Wisconsin Fees 2025

The fee for different universities falling under University of Wisconsin can vary. Applicants applying to any of the universities falling under the UW can check the respective websites and then understand the tuition fee and the entire cost of attendance. The section below, throws light on University of Wisconsin fees for 2025 based on different campuses. 

Campus-Wise UW Tuition Fee

Based on each of the campuses of the University of Wisconsin, the fee has been tabulated below and bifurcated for undergraduate and graduate admissions: 

University of Wisconsin Campus	Fee for Undergraduate Study	Fee for Postgraduate Study
UW Madison Fees	INR 33.14 L - 36.74 L	INR 1.09 L - 44.57 L
UW Platteville Fees	INR 14.33 L - INR 40,87 L	INR 23.01 L approx
UW Whitewater Fees	INR 15.86 L approx	INR 19.60 L approx
UW River Falls Fees	INR 20.81 L approx	INR 32.40 L approx
UW Stout Fees	INR 15.56 L - 15.76 L	INR 18.82 L approx
UW Stevens Point Fees	INR 25.35 L approx	INR 44,276 per credit
UW Superior Fees	INR 20.68 approx	INR 17.91 L approx
UW La Crosse Fees	INR 16.53 for two semesters	INR 18.24 L for two semesters
UW Eau Claire Fees	INR 26.29 L approx	INR 20.67 L approx
UW Milwaukee Fees	INR 18.56 L - 18.87 L	INR 20.33 L - 46.67 L
UW Green Bay Fees	INR 13.32 L approx	INR 15.83 L approx
UW Parkside Fees	INR 14.76 L approx	INR 91,893 per credit
UW Oshkosh Fees	INR 19.60 L approx	INR 93,851 per credit

The fee is dynamic, thus, applicants applying at the University of Wisconsin campus should definitely check the fees before applying. The UW fees also vary based on daily exchange rates, this parameter should also be considered. 

The University of Wisconsin System is an institution that offers a comprehensive education for students from all walks of life. With a strong research-based, innovative, and practical approach to learning, the UW equips students with skills and knowledge to succeed in the 21st century. It could be a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree; whatever you seek, UW has something for you.

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