Nearly 90% of Wisconsin residents with a bachelor’s degree from a Wisconsin university were still living in the state five years after graduation.
That compares with 10% of graduates who were originally from Minnesota and 16% of graduates from other parts of the country or the world, according to 2021 data. These and other findings were revealed in a report the system released Wednesday. The “Facts and Trends” report includes information on state funding trends, enrollment and participation rates, affordability and tuition.
“‘Facts & Trends’ describes the challenges facing our universities while showcasing the incredible value we provide to our individual students, our communities and the state of Wisconsin,” Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said in a prepared statement.
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Other facts from the report include:
- The proportion of Wisconsin high school graduates who go on to college (including private and technical institutions) is below the national average and below the rates in most neighboring states.
- The average total cost of studying in the 2024–25 academic year will increase by about 3.8% when room and board costs are included.
- In 2022–23, approximately 60% of all students at Wisconsin universities received financial aid.
- Wisconsin ranks 43rd among 50 states in public funding of four-year higher education.
- The number of international students enrolled has recovered from the decline during the COVID-19 pandemic and is increasing again.
- Enrollment among veterans is declining.
- Nearly four in ten degrees awarded are in STEM or healthcare fields, and nearly 70% of new degree programs are in STEM fields.
An earlier version of this report was published in May 2023. Additional data is available online on a public dashboard.
