Tag Enrollment
UW–Madison enrolls freshman class of 8,516, drawn from record number of applicants
UW remains a top destination for talented students from the state, the nation and the world, with a record-setting 65,933 applicants for this year’s fall freshman class. Read More
UW–Madison enrollment tops 50,000; freshman class includes second-highest number of Wisconsin residents in a decade
The university continues to invest heavily in these Wisconsin resident students. Almost one in four Wisconsin residents new to campus this fall will be covered by either Bucky’s Tuition Promise or the new Bucky’s Pell Pathway. Read More
UW–Madison fall enrollment reflects strong growth, ongoing commitment to Wisconsin families
This year’s new freshman class of 8,628 is the largest in the institution’s history, up 1.9% over last year’s class of 8,465. Read More
Record-setting freshman class maintains UW–Madison’s commitment to Wisconsin families
This year’s freshman class at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the largest in the institution’s history and includes the most Wisconsin residents of any freshman class in the last 20 years. Read More
Meet the UW–Madison Class of 2024
This fall’s class of newly arrived freshmen at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the second largest in the institution’s history and continues the university’s strong commitment to access and affordability for Wisconsin families. Read More
Meet the Class of 2023
“We’re seeing a very high demand for a UW–Madison education from students across the state, nation and globe,” says Provost Karl Scholz. “Our promise to these talented and creative students is a world-class experience at a top-ranked public institution that remains one of the best values in the country.” Read More
Meet the record-breaking Class of 2022
This fall’s newly arrived freshmen make up the largest incoming class in UW–Madison's history, drawn from the highest number of applicants ever. And the number of students of color is at an all-time high for an incoming freshman class. Read More
Meet the Class of 2021
This fall, UW–Madison welcomed 6,610 freshmen — the largest incoming class in the university’s history, up 2.8 percent from last year. Of the group, 3,746 are Wisconsin residents, up from 3,671 in 2016. Read More
Meet the Class of 2020
This fall, the University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed 6,430 newly enrolled freshman, up from 6,270 last year. Of those students, 3,671 come from Wisconsin, up from 3,617 last year. Read More
Interim director for admissions and recruitment named
André E. Phillips has been named interim director of the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Wisconsin residents well-represented in freshman class
The freshman class at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is the third largest in school history, with 6,264 students, and features the second largest number of Wisconsin residents in the past 13 years. Read More
Wisconsin residents well-represented in freshman class
The incoming freshman class at the University of Wisconsin–Madison represents more Wisconsin residents than in the past 12 years. Read More
Regents alter enrollment guidelines, approve HR plan
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents made an important change to enrollment guidelines and cleared the way for implementation of UW–Madison’s HR Design strategic plan. Read More