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Wisconsin Universities See Strong Enrollment | Eau Claire News
Wisconsin’s universities are seeing a strong start to the fall semester with over 163,000 students enrolled—marking three straight years of growth. Interim President Renée Wachter credits accessible admissions, affordable programs, and alignment with workforce needs for the uptick. UW-Madison leads with over 50,500 students, followed by Milwaukee and Whitewater. Together, these schools award more than 37,000 degrees annually, with nearly 90% of Wisconsin grads staying home for at least five years—fueling the state’s economy. Final numbers will be released after the first ten days of classes…
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