The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved a 5% tuition increase to undergraduate students at most Universities of Wisconsin schools, including UW–Madison, for the 2025-26 academic year. At UW–Madison, Wisconsin resident undergraduate tuition will increase by $500 to $10,506 annually beginning with the fall 2025 semester. Tuition for non-resident UW–Madison undergraduates will increase by $2,025 to $42,531. Graduate student tuition will remain unchanged at $10,728 for Wisconsin resident students and $24,054 for non-residents. The Regents also approved an increase in the tuition differential charge for undergraduate students in the School of Engineering.
Tuition Increases
Full-Time Resident |
Full-Time Non-Resident |
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| Current Tuition Rate | $10,006 | $40,506 |
| Amount of Tuition Rate Increase | $500 | $2,025 |
| New Total Tuition for the 25-26 Academic Year | $10,506 | $42,531 |
Tuition Increase FAQs
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How does UW-Madison compare to peers?
UW-Madison was ranked 39th overall out of 438 public and private doctoral institutions and 13th among public universities in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s best colleges rankings. In addition, UW-Madison was recently named by Princeton Review as one of 209 “Best Value Colleges” for 2025, a ranking that recognizes universities for their stellar academics, affordable cost and strong career prospects for graduates. Among public schools, UW was ranked No. 17 for best value, No. 7 for best financial aid.
For the 2024-25 academic year, UW–Madison ranked 13th among the Big Ten Conference’s 16 public universities for in-state resident undergraduate tuition and fees. For nonresident undergraduate students, UW–Madison tuition and fees are sixth among Big Ten public universities.
Will there be any differential tuition increases?
The Regents also approved an increase in the tuition differential charge for undergraduate students in the School of Engineering.
Are adjustments in financial aid planned to ensure the tuition increases don't impact UW-Madison's lower-income students?
Yes. UW–Madison is committed to making in need through programs like Bucky’s Pell Pathway, which provides Pell eligible UW–Madison students a roadmap to covering their full financial need, including tuition and fees, housing and meals, books and other expected expenses.
Students who are beneficiaries of Bucky’s Pell Pathway, BANNER, Bucky’s Tuition Promise, Badger Promise, Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise will continue to have tuition and fees covered by their program, so this increase will not impact their costs to attend UW-Madison.
Who can I contact for additional support or guidance?
Students who are receiving financial aid that would like to better understand the impacts this may have on their financial situation are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid via email (finaid@finaid.wisc.edu), phone (608.262.3060), or by scheduling an appointment with a financial aid advisor using Starfish.
For more information on applying for and receiving financial aid, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid.
For specific questions regarding a tuition account or how to pay tuition, please visit the Bursar’s Office or contact via email (tuition@bussvc.wisc.edu).