{"id":159888,"date":"2026-09-11T13:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T18:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=159888"},"modified":"2026-09-11T13:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T18:17:19","slug":"uw-milwaukee-welcomes-largest-first-year-class-in-17-years-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uw-milwaukee-welcomes-largest-first-year-class-in-17-years-2\/","title":{"rendered":"UW-Milwaukee welcomes largest first-year class in 17 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is welcoming a growing student body this fall, with 5,056 new undergraduate students, including 3,903 first-year students and 1,153 transfer students. First-year student enrollment increased 0.7% over last year and is the university\u2019s largest entering first-year class in 17 years, while transfer enrollment grew 4.5%.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW50738865 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\">As of Sept. 8, o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\">verall enrollment now stands at 2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\">66<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\">, marking a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\">0.7<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\">% increase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\"> over last year<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50738865 BCX0\"> and continuing UWM\u2019s momentum in attracting and supporting students from Wisconsin and beyond.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW50738865 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe strength of these enrollment numbers, particularly the continued growth in transfer enrollment, reflects our ongoing commitment to offering opportunities to students and supporting their success,\u201d said UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson. \u201cWe\u2019re proud that more students are choosing UWM as their academic home and are confident that they will find the opportunities, support and experience they need to succeed.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UWM continues to strengthen its position as a destination campus for Wisconsin residents, with a 2.2% increase in Wisconsin resident undergraduate enrollment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The university\u2019s Strategic Enrollment Management Plan is the most comprehensive to date and is helping drive enrollment growth through expanded student outreach, increased financial support and efforts to improve student success and retention.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key initiatives supporting enrollment growth include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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=\"auto\">Expanded partnerships and outreach:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> UWM has strengthened relationships with community organizations, school districts and educational partners that help students explore college options and choose UWM.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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=\"auto\">Enhanced communications:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> More personalized, timely and consistent communications have helped prospective students and their families better understand academic opportunities, campus life and available support services while reinforcing the UWM brand and helping them envision themselves as Panthers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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=\"auto\">Increased affordability and financial support:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scholarship offers for 2026-27 increased 15% compared with 2025-26, to $30 million in scholarships; 46% of UWM students receive scholarships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Milwaukee Tuition Promise supports around 1,300 students per school year by providing up to four years of tuition and segregated fees for students coming from families earning less than $62,000 annually.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increased FAFSA filing (up 24% over 2025) helped strengthen UWM\u2019s affordability message and connect more students with the financial resources available to them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite national challenges such as declining high school graduation rates and reduced international enrollment, UWM continues to grow and remains focused on expanding access to higher education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognized nationally for excellence in research, student access and community engagement, UWM continues to serve a diverse student population and prepare graduates for meaningful careers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>By the numbers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New first-year enrollment: 3,903, up 0.7% from 3,874 at this point last year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New transfer enrollment: 1,153, up 4.5% from 1,103 at this point last year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Undergraduate enrollment: 18,897, up 1.4% from 18,639 at this point last year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graduate enrollment: 3,768, down 2.5% from 3,865 at this point last year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wisconsin resident undergraduate enrollment: 16,828, up 2.2% from 16,471 at this point last year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW213629905 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">Numbers are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">preliminary<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\"> based on<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">enrollments reported <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">on Sept. 8, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">by UWM\u2019s Office of Assessment &amp; Institutional Research<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\"> The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">official <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">10th day enrollment figures <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">expected <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">to increase slightly, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">due to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\"> dual enrollment <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">numbers, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213629905 BCX0\">will be released later this fall.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW213629905 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The class includes 5,056 new undergrad students, including 3,903 first-year students and 1,153 transfer students. 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