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Has the University of Wisconsin System proposed a tuition increase of 5%? [1]

['Erin Gretzinger', 'Wisconsin Watch', 'More Erin Gretzinger', 'Reporting Intern']

Date: 2023-03-13 17:43:06+00:00

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Yes.

On March 2, 2023 University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman announced plans to raise tuition by 5% for the next academic year.

The proposed increase must be approved by the UW Board of Regents. It would be Wisconsin’s first tuition increase in a decade since it was frozen at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year under then-Gov. Scott Walker.

In 2021, Republicans who run the Legislature lifted the freeze and gave tuition-setting control back to the board, which has declined to increase tuition the past two years. Rothman said a 5% increase would amount to an estimated $38 million annually. UW-Madison has the highest annual tuition at $9,273.36, not counting student fees, housing or meals.

Shortly before Rothman’s announcement, Republican lawmakers proposed capping tuition increases at the previous year’s rate of inflation. Gov. Tony Evers’ 2023-25 budget does not specifically factor in a tuition freeze as he did in two prior budget proposals.

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Sources

The Cap Times: UW System president to propose 5% tuition increase

AP News: Republican lawmakers propose limiting UW tuition increases

UW Help: UW System Tuition Chart

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If we send you a request to change or remove Wisconsin Watch content from your site, you must agree to do so immediately. You are welcome to republish our articles forusing the following ground rules. For questions regarding republishing rules please contact Andy Hall, executive director, at [email protected] Has the University of Wisconsin System proposed a tuition increase of 5%? <h1>Has the University of Wisconsin System proposed a tuition increase of 5%?</h1> by Erin Gretzinger / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin Watch March 13, 2023 <h2>Yes.</h2> On March 2, 2023 University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman announced plans to raise tuition by 5% for the next academic year. The proposed increase must be approved by the UW Board of Regents. It would be Wisconsin's first tuition increase in a decade since it was frozen at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year under then-Gov. Scott Walker. In 2021, Republicans who run the Legislature lifted the freeze and gave tuition-setting control back to the board, which has declined to increase tuition the past two years. Rothman said a 5% increase would amount to an estimated $38 million annually. UW-Madison has the highest annual tuition at $9,273.36, not counting student fees, housing or meals. Shortly before Rothman's announcement, Republican lawmakers proposed capping tuition increases at the previous year's rate of inflation. Gov. Tony Evers' 2023-25 budget does not specifically factor in a tuition freeze as he did in two prior budget proposals. This Fact Brief is responsive to conversations such as <a href="https://twitter.com/wiz_political/status/1631344954374070307" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this one</a>. Sources The Cap Times: <a href="https://captimes.com/news/education/uw-system-president-to-propose-5-tuition-increase/article_1c2f6c77-3d8e-575f-ae25-e4e539c27a40.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UW System president to propose 5% tuition increase</a> AP News: <a href="https://apnews.com/article/republicans-limit-wisconsin-tuition-20367d0c8401f3f1bc603515b5d3387a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Republican lawmakers propose limiting UW tuition increases</a> UW Help: <a href="https://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/counselors/navigating-financial-aid/uw-system-tuition-chart/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UW System Tuition Chart</a> This <a target="_blank" href="https://wisconsinwatch.org/2023/03/has-the-university-of-wisconsin-system-proposed-a-tuition-increase-of-5/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://wisconsinwatch.org">Wisconsin Watch</a> and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.<img src="https://i0.wp.com/wisconsinwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-WCIJ_IconOnly_FullColor_RGB-1.png?fit=150%2C150&quality=100&ssl=1" style="width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;"><img id="republication-tracker-tool-source" src="https://wisconsinwatch.org/?republication-pixel=true&post=1277435&ga=UA-17896820-1" style="width:1px;height:1px;">

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