The University of Wisconsin - Madison
Breakdown of “Scholastic Success” at WISC-Madison
By Gender
| Males | B+ |
| Females | B+ |
By Major
| Accounting | A |
| Animal Studies | A |
| Anthropology | A+ |
| Archaeology | C- |
| Art & Design Department | B- |
| Biology | B+ |
| Business - Management and Administration | B+ |
| Chemical Engineering | A- |
| Chemistry | A- |
| Civil Engineering | B- |
| Communications | A+ |
| Computer Engineering | B- |
| Computer Science | C+ |
| Cultures/Civilization | C- |
| Economics | A- |
| Education | B+ |
| Electrical Engineering | A- |
| Engineering Department | B+ |
| English | B |
| Finance | B+ |
| Genetics | B+ |
| Geography and Geosciences | A- |
| History/Histories (art history/etc.) | B+ |
| Journalism | B+ |
| Kinesiology | A- |
| Language - French/Spanish/etc. | B |
| Math | D+ |
| Mechanical Engineering | A- |
| Music - Composition/Theory | B+ |
| Natural Resources | B- |
| Neuroscience/Cognitive Science | A |
| Nuclear Engineering | B+ |
| Nutrition | B |
| Other | A- |
| Pharmacy | A |
| Philosophy | B |
| Political Science | B+ |
| PreDent and Dentistry | B- |
| PreMed and Medical | C |
| Psychology | A- |
| Social Work | A |
| Sociology | A |
| Undecided | B+ |
| Zoology | B+ |
Against similar schools
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Scholastic Success
“... Though I love Madison dearly, the school is just too big to get a great education, even if you study really hard and get good grades -- it's stil...Read full comment
“... If you are a big partier, this school might be for you, but from what I've found with friends and stuff is that if you do party, it's going to be...Read full comment
“... A few of my non-science major friends, however, hardly do anything and get by with passing grades ...Read full comment
“... The Chem department was pretty easy, so if you didn't have the best grades or whatever, don't worry ...Read full comment
“... He could not suck up his pride and in turn our grades suffered ...Read full comment
“... Your major choice will greatly effect your grades, friends and faculty experience ...Read full comment
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If you come in with the mindset that you want to take the city by storm, you will have no problem getting the grades, meeting people, and conn...Read full comment
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For those of you with the grades and scores, I'd also recommend considering the honors program ...Read full comment
“... Grades are based off of how well you do compared to everyone else instead of a pre-defined grading system ...Read full comment
- #2 Top Genetics
- #2 Top Psychology School Ranking in the Great Lakes
- #3 Top Chemistry School Ranking in the Great Lakes
- #3 Top Chemistry
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