Tuition & Aid
An Investment That Sets You Apart
Affordable and immersive, this one-year master’s program prepares you to leverage analytics to create strategic insights and competitive recommendations. You will enter the profession with skills that are in high demand across all industries.
Tuition & fees
The one-year program with a summer start includes 30 credits: 21 credits from required courses and nine from elective courses. Tuition is for Wisconsin residents and non-residents. The following costs apply to the 2024-25 academic year.
| Cost per credit | Credits | Total tuition[1] | Segregated fees[2][3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | 30 | $45,000 | $1,596.62 |
- Tuition rates vary from year to year and are determined by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, based on budgets approved by the Wisconsin governor and Legislature. Tuition is reviewed and set annually in August. For more information about tuition, please visit the Bursar’s Office website.
- Segregated fees are charges, in addition to tuition, assessed to all students for student services, activities, programs, and facilities that support the mission of Universities of Wisconsin institutions, including the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The segregated fee rate is updated each summer.
- As the MS in Business Analytics has a summer start, summer segregated fees are a prorated version of the full semester fees.
Estimated expenses
| Item | Estimated expenses[1] |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
| Room and board | $15,928 |
| Miscellaneous | $6,012 |
| Computer[2] | $1,500 |
- Estimated expenses are provided by UW–Madison’s Office of Student Financial Aid. The miscellaneous amount includes an allowance for health insurance, separate from your general health care costs. Individual plan cost may vary.
- Estimated one-time cost if the student purchases a new computer.
Save Time and Money on Your Graduate Program
Current UW–Madison undergraduate students can take up to six credits in qualifying courses during their senior year that count toward the MS in Business Analytics program. This reduces your course load during the one-year program and saves up to $9,000 in graduate program tuition—lowering your tuition to $36,000. The credits may also count toward undergraduate degree requirements.
If interested, you must do the following:
As a UW–Madison junior
- Complete a survey expressing your interest by March 31, 2025
- Meet with an admissions team member to learn about the courses you will need to complete your senior year and learn about the application process for the MS in Business Analytics degree
- Consult with your undergraduate academic advisor to determine how the required graduate courses will fit within your remaining undergraduate requirements
As a UW–Madison senior
- Complete the coursework during your senior year
- Earn a B or better in all three courses
- Apply to the MS Business Analytics program by May 1, 2025
- Gain admission to the MS in Business Analytics program
Merit-Based Financial Aid
Merit aid further reduces your cost. Generous financial support from our alumni and friends enables the Wisconsin School of Business to award several types of merit-based aid each year.
When you apply, you are automatically considered for merit aid. Awards are based on a holistic review of your application strength. We do our best to consider all of your qualifications so you can optimize the aid available to you.
For the best consideration for financial aid, please apply by the priority deadline.
Federal Student Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using UW–Madison’s school code, 003895. Only U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens may apply.
Though there is no official deadline for applying for financial aid, students are encouraged to apply for financial aid at the same time you complete your program application to avoid any delay in disbursement of those funds.
Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid with any questions.
Additional Details About Costs
Students enrolled in this program may accept graduate assistantships (teaching, research, or project assistantship positions) or university appointments and receive stipends and health insurance based on the appropriate percentage of appointment. However, the assistantship or appointment will not be eligible for tuition remission (waiver of tuition or academic fees).
Students should be aware of the structure and rigor of the program, as well as significant cocurricular, experiential learning, and career development opportunities, before considering on-campus employment opportunities like graduate assistantships.
As a UW–Madison student, you have the option to purchase health insurance through University Health Services. There are plans for student only, student plus one, and student plus family. International students are required to purchase health insurance through the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). Other options for U.S. citizens and permanent residents would be through the health insurance marketplace. Costs vary based on plan.
The UW–Madison Student Job Center lists part-time, limited-term employment (LTE), graduate assistant, and summer job openings at the UW–Madison and in the private and public sectors. Many students work part time to help offset the costs of their graduate education.
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