MADISON, Wis. – The president of the University of Wisconsin announced a proposal on Tuesday that would increase tuition for in-state undergraduates by up to five percent for the upcoming school year.
President Jay Rothman’s proposal, if approved, would increase tuition by four percent at all of the universities in the system, with an optional one percent increase. All universities reportedly plan to adopt it if approved, except for UW-Green Bay.
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The plan will be ruled on by the Board of Regents on July 10. UW-River Falls, according to the release, seeks an additional increase for its efforts to support student success, with an increase to 5.8%.
“Preserving quality while maintaining our ability to be a leader on tuition affordability in the Midwest is a top priority,” Rothman said via the release. “After a decade of a tuition freeze and lagging state aid, we believe we have struck a balance for students and families with this proposal and the recent state investments in the UWs as part of the 2025-27 biennial budget.”
The vote comes a little after the state budget was approved by lawmakers and Governor Tony Evers. The budget gives the UW system a funding increase of about $256 million, most of which goes to specific initiatives.
According to the release, resident undergraduate tuition at the UW schools increased 7.7% over the past decade, well below neighboring states, which saw increases from 21.7% to 28.8%.
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The proposed increase, if approved, would see the following tuition costs for in-state undergraduates:
- Eau Claire: $10,067
- Green Bay: $8,985
- La Crosse: $10,360
- Madison: $12,166
- Milwaukee: $10,916
- Oshkosh: $8,993
- Parkside: $8,658
- Platteville: $8,812
- River Falls: $9,249
- Stevens Point: $9,477
- Stout: $9,859
- Superior: $9,272
- Whitewater: $8,819
The full release from Rothman can be viewed here.
