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University of Wisconsin - Madison Score Requirements
The average SAT score for University of Wisconsin - Madison is 1400, with a 25th percentile of 1370 and a 75th percentile of 1490. The average ACT score is 31, with a range of 29 at the 25th percentile and 33 at the 75th percentile. For GPA, the unweighted average is 3.9, with the 25th percentile at 3.65 and the 75th percentile at 3.84. The Duolingo English Test minimum score is set at 120, and both the IELTS and TOEFL minimum scores are 7.0 and 95, respectively. A notable 14.7% of students submitted SAT scores while 35.1% submitted ACT scores, and the university does not allow superscoring.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of Wisconsin - Madison has an unweighted average GPA of 3.9 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile GPA stands at 3.65, while the 75th percentile is 3.84. Data for the weighted GPA is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1370-1490
Average: 1400
Submitting SAT: 14.7%
Math: 690-780
Reading: 660-730
The University of Wisconsin - Madison has an average SAT score of 1400. The 25th percentile score is 1370, while the 75th percentile score is 1490. For the math component, students at the 25th percentile score 690, and those at the 75th percentile score 780. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, the 25th percentile is 660 and the 75th percentile is 730. Additionally, 14.7% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
29-33
Average: 31
Submitting ACT: 35.1%
Math: 27-33
English: 28-34
Reading: 29-34
Science: 27-3334
The University of Wisconsin - Madison reports an average ACT score of 31. The 25th percentile score is 29, while the 75th percentile reaches 33. For the component scores, the 25th percentile for math is 27, English is 28, reading is 29, and science is 27, with the 75th percentiles being 33 for math, 34 for English, 34 for reading, and 34 for science. Additionally, 35.1% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
95-95
Average: 95
Minimum: 95
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Wisconsin - Madison requires an average TOEFL score of 95 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th and 75th percentiles also indicate a consistent score of 95. The minimum TOEFL score accepted is also 95. Data on individual component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
The University of Wisconsin - Madison does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means considering the highest scores across multiple test dates rather than the highest overall score from a single sitting. In this case, prospective students should prepare to present their best overall scores, as each individual test date will be evaluated separately.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
The University of Wisconsin - Madison is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. However, it does not allow self-reporting of scores, which means that if you submit scores, they must be official reports from the testing agency. Among applicants, 14.7% choose to submit SAT scores and 35.1% submit ACT scores, totaling 49.8%. This indicates that some students likely submit both, as the combined percentage exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
39-42
Average: 39
The University of Wisconsin - Madison has an IB average score of 39, with a 25th percentile of 39 and a 75th percentile of 42. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, while standard-level subjects include English B, Psychology, and Economics.
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