The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved on June 4th, 2026 a tuition and segregated fee increase to undergraduate students at most Universities of Wisconsin schools, including UW–Madison, for the 2026-27 academic year. At UW–Madison, Wisconsin resident undergraduate tuition will increase by 2% while nonresident undergraduate tuition will increase by 4%. Graduate student tuition rates will remain unchanged. The Board of Regents also approved a 2.4% increase in the segregated fee rate, for the 2026-27 academic year.
Tuition & Segregated Fee Rate Increase
- New Full-Time Resident Tuition Rate: $10,716.61
- New Full-Time Non-Resident Tuition Rate: $44,232.12
- New Segregated Fee Rate: $1,699.48
Cost Breakdown
| Full-Time Resident | Full-Time Non-Resident | |
| Current Tuition Rate | $10,506.48 | $42,530.88 |
| Amount of Tuition Rate Increase | $210.13 | $1,701.24 |
| Current Segregated Fee Rate | $1,659.97 | $1,659.97 |
| Amount of Segregated Fee Rate Increase | $39.51 | $39.51 |
| New Total Tuition & Segregated Fee Rate for the 26-27 Academic Year | $12,416.09 | $45,931.60 |
FAQs
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Will there be any differential tuition increases?
There will be no additional tuition differential charges.
Will there be any changes to the Graduate student tuition rate?
No, the graduate student tuition rate will not be increased.
Are adjustments in financial aid planned to ensure the tuition increases don't impact UW-Madison's lower-income students?
Yes. UW–Madison is committed to making in need through programs like Bucky’s Pell Pathway, which provides Pell eligible UW–Madison students a roadmap to covering their full financial need, including tuition and fees, housing and meals, books and other expected expenses.
Students who are beneficiaries of Bucky’s Pell Pathway, BANNER, Bucky’s Tuition Promise, Badger Promise, Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise will continue to have tuition and fees covered by their program, so this increase will not impact their costs to attend UW-Madison.
Who can I contact for additional support or guidance?
Students who are receiving financial aid that would like to better understand the impacts this may have on their financial situation are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid via email (finaid@finaid.wisc.edu), phone (608.262.3060), or by scheduling an appointment with a financial aid advisor using Starfish.
For more information on applying for and receiving financial aid, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid.
For specific questions regarding your student account or how to pay tuition, please visit the Bursar’s Office or contact via email (tuition@bussvc.wisc.edu).
How does UW-Madison compare to peers?
UW-Madison was ranked 39th overall out of 438 public and private doctoral institutions and 13th among public universities in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s best colleges rankings. In addition, UW-Madison was recently named by Princeton Review as one of 209 “Best Value Colleges” for 2025, a ranking that recognizes universities for their stellar academics, affordable cost and strong career prospects for graduates. Among public schools, UW was ranked No. 17 for best value, No. 7 for best financial aid.
For the 2024-25 academic year, UW–Madison ranked 13th among the Big Ten Conference’s 16 public universities for in-state resident undergraduate tuition and fees. For nonresident undergraduate students, UW–Madison tuition and fees are sixth among Big Ten public universities.