Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of Wisconsin - Madison's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 43.35%, with 63,505 applicants and 27,529 accepted. Early Action (EA) applicants had a significantly higher acceptance rate of 50.0%, while Regular Decision (RD) applicants faced a more competitive rate of 37.43%. A historical comparison shows a decline in overall acceptance rates from 60.0% in 2022 to 49.06% in 2023, illustrating a trend towards increased selectivity over the years. The overall acceptance rate has fluctuated between 51.73% and 60.0% from 2019 to 2022, indicating a tightening admissions landscape.