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The 100 Best Public Colleges in America

13. University of Wisconsin- Location: Madison, WI- Students: 30,157- Acceptance rate: 54%- Graduation rate: 88%- Student to faculty ratio: 17:1- Median earnings six years after graduation: $56,200- Employment rate two years after graduation: 95%Established in 1848, Madison’s University of Wisconsin sits on over 900 acres, with plenty of greenery and easy access to amenities. Educational opportunities are plentiful here, and students can choose from more than 120 undergraduate majors within eight schools. Students who attend enjoy a variety of academic programs, scenic campus views, and an active Greek life.