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The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.
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Founded when Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848, UW–Madison is the official state university of Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It was the first public university established in Wisconsin and remains the oldest and largest public university in the state.
- Year Founded
- 1868
- 1857
- 1848
University of Wisconsin—Madison is a public institution that was founded in 1848. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 37,230 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 936 acres.
- 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, 53706, WI
- 06082 621 234
At UW–Madison you’ll find your fit. Our campus offers some 600 undergraduate and graduate majors and more than 9,000 courses — from accounting to zoology and everything in between. Whether you’re decided or still discovering, we’ll help match your dream to your degree.
About UW–Madison. Since its founding in 1848, this campus has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant university and major research institution, our students, staff, and faculty engage in a world-class education while solving real-world problems.
Learn more about our academic excellence and explore over 130 majors, more than 70 undergraduate certificates, and a variety of academic programs and offerings. Understand how we make our admissions decisions and how to prepare to be a competitive applicant.
Sep 18, 2023 · The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked 35th out of 437 public and private doctoral institutions, and 12th among public universities, in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s best colleges rankings.
