Updated 2026

University of Wisconsin-Madison GPA Requirements 2026

Madison, Wisconsin, United States · Public · QS World Ranking #116

Minimum GPA Required

3.60

Average Admitted GPA

3.75

Acceptance Rate

49.0%

QS World Ranking

#116

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Test Score Ranges

SAT (middle 50%)

N/A

ACT (middle 50%)

N/A

Popular Programs

  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Biology
  • Computer Science

Admissions Notes

Holistic review with Wisconsin resident advantage.

Test-blind; competitive for out-of-state applicants.

Similar Universities

Explore alternatives with comparable GPA requirements in United States.

New York University

New York, United States

PrivateQS #38

Min GPA

3.75

Avg GPA

3.85

Acceptance rate: 12.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.85 / 4.0
University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, United States

PublicQS #44

Min GPA

3.80

Avg GPA

3.90

Acceptance rate: 17.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.90 / 4.0
UT Austin

Austin, United States

PublicQS #66

Min GPA

3.70

Avg GPA

3.83

Acceptance rate: 31.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.83 / 4.0
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This page summarizes published GPA-related admissions indicators for University of Wisconsin-Madison on a 4.0 scale. Minimum GPA is a floor many applicants should clear; average admitted GPA reflects the middle of a competitive pool and is usually higher.

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