Editor’s note: The following news release was submitted Monday for publication by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Marketing and Communications department.

As the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater begins a new academic year, preliminary numbers show a steady growth in enrollment.

According to figures released (Monday) by the Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Whitewater is one of eight universities to show enrollment growth. Enrollment for fall 2024 at UW-Whitewater is 11,784, an increase of 262 students, or about 2.3%, from last year. 

It is the largest enrollment at the university since the fall of 2020.

“We are proud of our overall enrollment growth, because it reflects deep, ongoing efforts from colleagues across both campuses to support our students and ensure they are retained year over year,” said Chancellor Corey A. King. “Our strong retention rate combined with the tremendous efforts of our recruitment team is what is driving this continued growth.”

The university recently unveiled One Stop, an online and in-person office centrally located on campus that is designed to help students get their questions answered as efficiently as possible — whether about financial aid, financial services, scholarships, advising appointments, course registration, or other matters. The effort is aimed to better support the increased number of students on campus.

“We’re thrilled that more students are choosing to join the Warhawk family,” said Jackie Briggs, assistant vice chancellor for enrollment and retention. “UW-Whitewater’s commitment to student success, great teaching, inclusivity, and affordability continue to resonate. 

“A college degree is an outstanding investment. Our exceptional outcomes, including our Hired Before Graduation campaign participation, mean that a student’s investment of resources at UW-Whitewater is all the more worth it.”

The Rock County campus, included in the 11,784 figure, is expected to hold steady at nearly 700 students. Almost 140 Rock County campus students live in university housing on the Whitewater campus. 

UW-Whitewater boasts Wisconsin’s largest accredited school of business and licenses more new teachers than any other university in Wisconsin. More than 79 undergraduate majors — including newer programs like cybersecurity and legal studies — and 24 graduate programs are now offered at UW-Whitewater.

On the Rock County campus, construction is underway on new medical simulation labs to enhance the hands-on experience for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a collaborative degree program in partnership with Edgewood College.

The university’s official census will take place on the 10th day of instruction.