University of Wisconsin – Madison

In achievement and prestige, the University of Wisconsin?Madison has long been recognized as one of America’s great universities. A public, land-grant institution, UW?Madison offers a complete spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional programs and student activities. Spanning 935 acres along the southern shore of Lake Mendota, the campus is located in the city of Madison.

UW?Madison is the oldest and largest campus in the University of Wisconsin System, a statewide network of 13 comprehensive universities, 13 freshman-sophomore transfer colleges and an extension service. One of two doctorate-granting universities in the system, UW?Madison?s specific mission is to provide ?a learning environment in which faculty, staff and students can discover, examine critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help insure the survival of this and future generations and improve the quality of life for all.? The university achieves these ends through innovative programs of research, teaching and public service. Throughout its history, UW?Madison has sought to bring the power of learning into the daily lives of its students through innovations such as residential learning communities and service-learning opportunities. Students also participate freely in research, which has led to life-improving inventions ranging from more fuel-efficient engines to cutting-edge genetic therapies.

Foundation year: 1848
Short name: UW?Madison
Type: Public
Students: 39190
Faculty: 3720
Faculty/Students Ratio: 11:1
Region: North America
Location: Madison, WI