Wisconsin Idea Database reveals UW–Madison’s positive impact across all 72 counties

Latest data from the Wisconsin Idea Database project show how UW–Madison provides educational opportunities, builds the workforce and economy in every county in the state.

Key takeaways:

  • To accomplish its educational and research missions, UW–Madison partners with more than 3,000 state businesses and organizations yearly, spending at least $360 million on goods, services and grants.
  • The 16,700 Wisconsin-resident undergraduates at UW–Madison receive $103.8 million in institutional financial aid. Just over 14% receive financial aid that covers the full amount of tuition and fees.
  • Nearly 184,000 UW–Madison alumni live in Wisconsin; 49,000 of them graduated within the last ten years.
  • You can view county-level impact on the Wisconsin Idea Database website.

Read more here: https://news.wisc.edu/wisconsin-idea-database-reveals-uw-madisons-positive-impact-across-all-72-counties/