University of Wisconsin-Green Bay sees record-setting spring enrollment
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced on Thursday that the school has seen record-setting enrollment numbers for the spring of 2024.
According to a release, UWGB officials report that the university has seen a 5.2% year-over-year increase for its spring semester with a record-setting headcount of 8,025 students.
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Officials say that while statewide and national enrollment numbers have declined in the last few years, UWGB continues to have “strong and sustainable growth” with the official year-year numbers for spring enrollment being as follows:
Enrollment Increases from Spring 2023 to Spring 2024
Overall – 5.2% increase
Hispanic/Latino students – 13.9% increase
Students of color – 15.5% increase
International students – 33% increase
Non-traditional students – 5.7% increase
First-generation students – 4.9% increase
Graduate students – 8.3% increase
High school students – 23.6% increase
University officials also say they are seeing significant growth in the Rising Phoenix program, nursing, psychology, writing and applied arts, sociology, and anthropology. The Cofrin School of Business is also seeing growth in majors such as accounting, finance, human resource management, and marketing.
UW-Green Bay’s extraordinary growth speaks directly to what it means to be a regional comprehensive, which is building up our region and communities from within. Core to our access mission is ensuring that anyone who chooses to pursue further learning finds opportunity at UW-Green Bay. We are deepening the ways we support students throughout their journey with embedded academic and career advising so students can continue to rise post-graduation.
UW-Green Bay Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Kate Burns
UWGB’s success doesn’t stop just within the campus either as officials say that over 70% of UWGB’s alumni have found work throughout Northeast Wisconsin directly fueling the economic opportunity and quality of life within the region.
When we challenge the status quo and break down barriers to accessing higher education, incredible things happen. Thanks to the determination of our faculty and staff, we look forward to continuing to redefine the college experience and empower the potential across Northeast Wisconsin.
UWGB Chancellor Michael Alexander
