"We don't use formulas and there is no required minimum test score, GPA, or class rank. We read each application thoroughly, one by one.  We focus first on academic excellence -- courses, grades, and test scores. Beyond academics, we look for qualities such as leadership, concern for others and the community, and achievement in the arts, athletics, and other areas. We're also seeking diversity... " University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Relative Probability of Admission to University of Wisconsin-Madison

Source:  Center for Equal Opportunity.

Hoven's Index for September 19, 2011

Various statistics for University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008:

Median SAT score of admitted blacks: 1190

Median SAT score of admitted whites: 1340

Median ACT score of admitted blacks: 25

Median ACT score of admitted whites: 29

Median high school class rank (percentile) of admitted blacks: 85

Median high school class rank (percentile) of admitted whites: 93

Black applicants rejected with above-median ACT & HS class rank for blacks: 1

White applicants rejected with above-median ACT & HS class rank for blacks: 343

Source:  Center for Equal Opportunity.

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