About Madison

 

The city of Madison provides an attractive setting for the University.

With a population of about 170,000, the city is situated on the shores of two large lakes, Mendota and Monona. The rolling hills and numerous lakes of southwestern Wisconsin are readily accessible and provide an ideal environment for outdoor recreation.

As the state capital and the home of the university, Madison offers a rich cultural life, an excellent public school system, a well-developed public transportation system and numerous other civic attractions.