What is University of Wisconsin-Madison's reputation?

Question

I'm starting at UW-Madison this fall and it seems like whenever I tell people all they talk about is how big of a party school it is. I was just wondering if everyone thought of it this way or if it had any other reputations.

Answer 1

I've heard that it's an excellent school.  My brother used to live up there, but didn't attend the university.  Any school, really, can be a party school if you see the wrong side of it.

Answer 2

It has an excellent academic reputation.

Answer 3

Its a good school for academics but it also has a HUGE night life, you are right about it

Answer 4

It has an excellent reputation. Good luck to you!  (college professor/Michigan)