MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The Universities of Wisconsin is proposing a 3.75% tuition increase for resident undergraduates in 2024–25.
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says the rate increase is similar to recent inflation.
Rothman also announced he has asked for an updated affordability review that will be available this fall. The 2022 review found that compared to peers, Wisconsin’s public universities were the most affordable in the Midwest.
“To maintain the excellent education our universities provide, I will be asking regents to approve a tuition increase similar to recent levels of inflation,” Rothman said. “Our universities are facing challenging economic realities, and students and parents should know that we plan to be good financial stewards. Maintaining our affordability advantage, especially compared to our peers, is a priority because we want more students to get access to the unlimited opportunities our universities provide.”
The total proposed average cost of attendance for resident undergraduates will increase approximately 3.8% when room and board costs are considered.
Segregated fees will increase on average $74 per year. Seven universities are proposing an increase on top of the 3.75% to fund specific needs such as academic advising, financial aid, and faculty hiring in high-demand programs.
Rothman said he announced the tuition and fee proposal now so that students and parents have adequate time to plan. He also encouraged students to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to see if they are eligible for financial aid.
The proposed resident undergraduate tuition and segregated fees for each university in 2024–25 are as follows:
UW-Eau Claire: $9,643
UW-Green Bay: $8,700
UW-La Crosse: $9,896
UW-Madison: $11,604
UW-Milwaukee: $10,398
UW Oshkosh: $8,532
UW-Parkside: $8,271
UW-Platteville: $8,425
UW-River Falls: $8,824
UW-Stevens Point: $9,049
UW-Stout: $9,386
UW-Superior: $8,813
UW-Whitewater: $8,406
The proposal, which is scheduled to be considered by the full Board of Regents on April 4, would increase tuition for the second straight year after 10 years of a tuition freeze.
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