University of Wisconsin is a public university in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 1848 as a public land-grant university.
Quick Look
- in the college town and state capital of Madison
- About 1 hour drive to Milwaukee
- part of the Big 10 athletic conference
- the Wisconsin Idea centers around public service
- school nickname for students and sports teams: Badgers
- school colors: Cardinal and White
- # 38 in National Universities on US News college rankings
University of Wisconsin Rankings and Strengths
The University of Wisconsin has a strong Engineering program, ranked number 13 for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs. The school is ranked number 1 for Best Undergraduate Real Estate Programs and Best Undergraduate Insurance Programs in the United States.
