University of Wisconsin--Madison

The University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin, is a public land-grant research university. UW–Madison is the official state university of Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System, having been established when Wisconsin became a state in 1848. It was Wisconsin's first public university, and it is now the state's oldest and largest public institution. In 1866, it was designated as a land-grant university. Four National Historic Landmarks are located on the 933-acre (378 hectare) main campus, which is located on the shores of Lake Mendota. The university also owns and administers a 1,200-acre (486 ha) National Historic Landmark arboretum, which was founded in 1932 and is located 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the main campus.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is divided into 20 schools and colleges, with 30,361 undergraduate and 14,052 graduate students enrolled in 2018. There are 136 undergraduate majors, 148 master's degree programs, and 120 doctoral degree programs available. With nearly 21,600 academics and staff, the institution is the largest employer in Wisconsin, contributing significantly to the state's economy.

Founded: 1848

Address: Madison, WI, United States

Website: https://www.wisc.edu/