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University of Wisconsin-Madison — Cost & Aid Report 2025

Cost & aid 2025

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, doctoral / research institution in Wisconsin. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.

Average net price (after aid)

$17,354

per year, all incomes

In-state tuition

$11,603

Out-of-state tuition

$42,103

Average net price

$17,354

Median grad debt

$20,484

Average net price by family income bracket

Family incomeNet price after aid
$0-30k$4,200
$30-48k$4,101
$48-75k$8,134
$75-110k$17,763
$110k+$27,292

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant Receive Pell grant 16/100; Do not receive Pell 84/100
  • Receive Pell grant 16/100
  • Do not receive Pell 84/100

Out of every 100 students — federal loans

Out of every 100 students — federal loans Take federal loans 20/100; Do not take federal loans 80/100
  • Take federal loans 20/100
  • Do not take federal loans 80/100

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions Distribution across 1500 institutions, binned into 30 buckets. This school: $17,354. Top 50% of 1,500 schools. $17,354 Top 50% of 1,500 schools $-914 $32,618 $66,150 $99,682
Net price of $17,354 sits in the 50th percentile — cheaper than 50% of US institutions.

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