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Admissions & Aid

UW–Madison is a world-renowned academic institution, dedicated to making the college experience attainable and affordable for every talented scholar. Being a Badger means dreaming big — and then doing something bigger.

Affording college

Our promise to Wisconsin students

UW–Madison is within your reach. That’s our promise to all Wisconsin students, no matter their financial means. Since 2017, we’ve launched a series of tuition-free initiatives that have made the UW a leader in affordability while transforming thousands of students’ lives.

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Bucky’s Tuition Promise

Free tuition for incoming Wisconsin resident students whose family’s household adjusted gross income is $65,000 or less.

Program details about Bucky’s Tuition Promise
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Bucky’s Pell Pathway

A commitment to meet the full financial need of incoming Wisconsin resident students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.

Program details about Bucky’s Pell Pathway
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Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise

A program to fund the full cost of attendance for Wisconsin resident students who are enrolled members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe.

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Badger Promise

Free tuition for first-generation college students who are Wisconsin residents and have transferred from a two-year UW Branch campus or equivalent program.

Program details about Badger Promise

Madison, WI: The ultimate college town

This is where big-city opportunities meet small-town conveniences. Where vibrant streetscapes lead to lakeside retreats. Where a Big Ten college and capital city blend together, creating an atmosphere unlike anywhere else. Welcome to Madison.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. UW–Madison will provide a paper copy upon request: contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department at uwpolice@mhub.uwpd.wisc.edu.

Download the most recent report (PDF)

Voluntary System of Accountability

UW–Madison participates in the Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA), a program designed to provide accountability through accessible, transparent, and comparable information for more than 260 public colleges and universities.

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