University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison (University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, UW, UW–Madison, or simply Madison) is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood and is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The 933-acre (378 ha) main campus is located on the shores of Lake Mendota and includes four National Historic Landmarks. The university also owns and operates the 1,200-acre (486 ha) University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the main campus.
| Motto | Numen Lumen (Latin)
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| Motto in English | "Divine light"
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| Established | 1848
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| Endowment | $3.15 billion (2019)
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| Academic staff | 2,220
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| Students | 44,413 (fall 2018)
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| Undergraduates | 30,361 (fall 2018)
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| Postgraduates | 14,052 (fall 2018)
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| Colors | Cardinal and white
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