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flag Wisconsin’s public university enrollment hit a record 164,626 in fall 2025, with in-state freshmen up 5.5% due to new aid programs.

flag Enrollment at Wisconsin’s public universities reached a record 164,626 students in fall 2025, marking the third straight year of growth—the first such streak since 2010. flag In-state freshman enrollment rose 5.5% to 1,033 more students, driven by the Direct Admit Wisconsin program and the reinstated Wisconsin Tuition Promise, which boosted enrollment at participating campuses by over 9%. flag Nine of 13 campuses saw gains, with UW-Whitewater and UW-Stevens Point leading. flag Despite overall growth, international student enrollment fell 7.6% due to federal policy changes. flag UW-Madison remained the largest campus, while UW-Superior had the smallest enrollment. flag The data, based on the 10th day of classes, reflects full-time equivalent enrollment and includes the closure of UW-Platteville’s Baraboo campus.

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