Madison, Wisconsin
A flagship lakeside campus stretching from Bascom Hill to Lake Mendota, with a lively university-town atmosphere.
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Full-time undergraduate · recent published rates
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43%
Recent first-year admission cycle
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Study spots
Library Mall
The primary research library offers extensive collections and many quiet study areas.
Study spots
Helen C. White Hall
A popular undergraduate library overlooking Library Mall and Lake Mendota.
Food & coffee
Lake Mendota
A landmark student union with dining, events and lakefront gathering space.
Outdoors
Central campus
The historic hill and lawn connect major academic buildings and offer a classic campus view.
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Checked September 17, 2026. Enrollment and other figures describe the scope and reporting period labeled above; they are not live counts. Figures from different years or definitions should not be treated as a like-for-like ranking. Place suggestions are editorial guidance, not measured noise levels or guaranteed availability.
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