College Toolkit $1,000 Scholarships
College Scholarship Search College Search Career Exploration College Admissions Articles Financial Aid and Student Loan Calculators Compare Student Loans
You are not logged in
College
Homepage
Comprehensive
College Search
Search by
State
Search by
Major
Search by
School Name
Search: 

 

College Profile for University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison

OverviewAcademicsAdmissions
Student LifeTuition/AidNewsHangouts
Search University of Wisconsin-Madison's website

Cost of Attendance

  2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
In-State  
  Tuition & Fees 6,280 6,726 7,185
  Room & Board
(On Campus)
5,730 6,180 6,650
  Books & Supplies 860 890 930
  Total Cost 12,870 13,796 14,765
Out-of-State  
  Tuition & Fees 20,280 20,726 21,435
  Room & Board
(On Campus)
5,730 6,180 6,650
  Books & Supplies 860 890 930
  Total Cost 26,870 27,796 29,015

Financial Aid (2006-2007)

Needs Analysis Methodology: Federal
Undergrads who received merit-based aid: 22%
Average amount: $2,533
Determined to have financial need: 33%
Required financial aid forms:
FAFSA
School's own financial aid form

Need-Based Aid

Full-time students with financial need who received:
Percent Average
Amount
Any financial aid: 99% $10,005
Need-based scholarship/grant: 79% $3,319
Need-based loans or work-study aid: 87% $6,039
Need fully met: 28%

Available Financial Aid

Loans
Federal Direct Student Loan Program (Direct Loan):
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct PLUS Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL):
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Loans from school's funds

Financial Aid Criteria

Merit Based Need Based
Academics
Alumni affiliation
Art
Athletics
Job skills
ROTC
Leadership
Minority status
Music/drama
Religious affiliation
State/district residency

Financial Calculators

Looking for help understanding the financial realities of college? Our calculators can shed some light on your education finance questions.
  • Cost of College Calculator
  • Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator
  • Financial Aid Award Evaluator
  • College Expense Worksheet
  • [Back to Top]