UW-La Crosse sets record for first-year students

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) -University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is announcing for the second consecutive year they have welcomed the largest first-year c...

September 23, 2022
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) -University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is announcing for the second consecutive year they have welcomed the largest first-year class in school history.According to a media release from UW-La Crosse, first-year enrollment stood at 2,308 on the 10th day of the fall semester, surpassing the previous record of 2,207, set last year. UW-La Crosse notes in their media release overall enrollment held steady, dropping slightly from 10,314 students to 10,302 students.'The common themes I hear from new students and families are our academic reputation - faculty, staff and students-and their desire to be a part of that,' Corey Sjoquist, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Admissions & Recruitment, said.

Samantha Nitz