Wisconsin is now No. 44 out of all 50 U.S. states in public funding of four-year universities — a drop of one spot — according to the latest national study of higher education funding.
Universities of Wisconsin (UW) President Jay Rothman said that the State Higher Education Finance report, released last week and covering funding in 2024, is further evidence of the urgency for more state investment in public universities. He also said that nearly 800 business officials, business groups and individuals have signed a letter of support for additional state investment in UW. They include 20 state and regional business organizations.
The State Higher Education Finance report was produced by the State Higher Education Executive Offers Association. It defines public funding as both state funding and tuition.
