Wisconsin’s Top Students Face New Admission Realities | Milwaukee News

UW-Madison’s admission rate hit a record low of 41% for the class of 2025, sparking debate as new state law Act 95 guarantees automatic admission to top 5% Wisconsin students—yet the university insists its holistic review process remains unchanged. With out-of-state enrollment caps lifted to offset budget cuts, Wisconsin students now make up just 45% of freshmen (down from 60% in 2011), intensifying competition for local families. UW-Madison is transparently sharing county-by-county admission success rates and reaffirms its commitment to both in-state and international applicants. Crucially, most Wisconsin grads stay in the state after graduation, making admissions pivotal for Wisconsin’s economic future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d7453c79ebeaad0