College Cost Calculator & Financial Aid Planner
Calculate the true 4-year cost of attending University of Wisconsin-Madison, including tuition, room and board, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Model your real net price after scholarships, federal grants, family contributions, and student loans.
| In-state tuition | $11,270/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,603/yr |
| Room & board | $12,720/yr |
| Other (books, transport, personal) | $3,870/yr |
| Estimated 4-year cost (in-state) | $111,440 |
| Estimated 4-year cost (out-of-state) | $228,772 |
Total 4-year cost is approximately $111,440 for in-state students and $228,772 for out-of-state students, before financial aid. This includes tuition, room & board, and other expenses. The actual net price after scholarships, grants, and family contributions is usually substantially lower.
Federal Pell Grants up to ~$7,395/yr for eligible students, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans, state grants, and institutional need-based aid. Use the calculator to model your specific scenario based on your FAFSA award letter.
The biggest levers are scholarships and grants (free money), savings, family contributions, and student work-study. Federal subsidized loans are next-best because the government pays the interest while you're enrolled.
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