24 Jun Measuring UW–Madison’s impact: Wisconsin Idea Database reports benefits for all 72 counties

By Jason Gohlke, UW News

Across Wisconsin, UW–Madison is making a significant impact on our students, communities, health care and workforce, according to the latest available data from the Wisconsin Idea Database. The project, which highlights connections between UW–Madison and the state of Wisconsin, outlines county and statewide enrollment trends, alumni counts, community partnerships and projects, financial relationships and more.

Expanding access to higher education

UW–Madison is committed to helping Wisconsin residents get an affordable top-ranking education. As of fall 2024, there were at least 17,816 undergraduates from Wisconsin enrolled at UW–Madison. Of those students, nearly 20% were receiving aid covering the full amount of tuition and fees through Bucky’s Tuition Promise, Bucky’s Pell Pathway or the Badger Promise. Overall, the university awarded about $113 million in financial aid to Wisconsin-resident undergraduates in 2023-24. More than 66% of all UW–Madison students who graduated in 2023-24 graduated debt-free. Read more…