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CAMPUS · MADISON, WI · PUBLIC

University of Wisconsin Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison
43.4%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to University of Wisconsin Madison is an option for students who started at another institution.

43.4%
Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to University of Wisconsin Madison: Step by Step

1
Research Requirements
Check University of Wisconsin Madison's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.
2
Maintain a Strong GPA
Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.
3
Complete Prerequisites
Take the general education and major prerequisites that University of Wisconsin Madison expects.
4
Write a Compelling Essay
Explain why you want to transfer and why University of Wisconsin Madison specifically.
5
Get Strong Recommendations
Ask professors who know your work well.
6
Apply on Time
Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

University of Wisconsin Madison Transfer FAQs

What is University of Wisconsin Madison's transfer acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin Madison does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 43.4%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.
What GPA do I need to transfer to University of Wisconsin Madison?
With a 43.4% freshman acceptance rate, University of Wisconsin Madison typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.3+ with consistent A's and B's. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.
When are University of Wisconsin Madison transfer application deadlines?
Most US colleges including University of Wisconsin Madison accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check University of Wisconsin Madison's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.
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