{"id":148795,"date":"2025-09-10T12:42:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T17:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=148795"},"modified":"2025-09-17T14:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T19:06:20","slug":"uwm-welcomes-largest-freshman-class-since-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-welcomes-largest-freshman-class-since-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"51ÁÔÆæ welcomes largest freshman class since 2009"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is celebrating a major enrollment milestone this fall, welcoming 3,871 first-year students to campus \u2014 an 11% increase over last year and the highest freshman enrollment since 2009.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThis growth reflects our commitment to creating a welcoming, student-centered environment,\u201d said 51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Thomas Gibson. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to see more students choosing 51ÁÔÆæ as their academic home.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Behind the numbers is 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s strategic enrollment management plan, the university\u2019s most comprehensive strategy to date for attracting and retaining students. The plan leverages data-informed approaches and expanded academic offerings to support student success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Several key initiatives have contributed to the growth in first-year enrollment:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scholarships<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: In 2024, 51ÁÔÆæ awarded $28 million in scholarships, an 8% increase from the previous year. Nearly 44% of students received awards averaging $2,800.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Affordable Learning<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: 51ÁÔÆæ Libraries helped students save $1.7 million in course material costs through access to low- or no-cost resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Retention &amp; Success<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning has increased staffing and enhanced teaching practices to ensure students have the support they need to thrive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While 51ÁÔÆæ celebrates this achievement, it remains mindful of national challenges such as declining high school graduation rates and reduced international enrollment. Early indicators suggest a decrease in international graduate students, though the full impact is still being assessed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Undergraduate enrollment is projected to be slightly up, and graduate enrollment slightly down, resulting in a total enrollment of 22,613, largely unchanged from 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recognized nationally for excellence in research, student access, and community engagement, 51ÁÔÆæ continues to serve a diverse student population and prepare graduates for meaningful careers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16448250,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These enrollment figures are preliminary, based on first-day data from 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Office of Assessment and Institutional Research. 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