Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities play a vital role in shaping the state’s educational landscape and workforce, and the newly released 2026 WAICU Factsheet dashboard offers an illuminating snapshot of their collective impact and reach. 

This interactive dashboard brings together compelling statistics that showcase the strength and diversity of Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit higher education sector. From enrollment and student demographics to graduation rates and financial aid, the factsheet provides stakeholders, policymakers, and the public with accessible, data-driven insights into our institutions. 

The dashboard draws from multiple sources, primarily the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) surveys and WAICU Institutional Surveys. A special acknowledgment goes to the dedicated WAICU member staff whose meticulous work in collecting and submitting institutional data each year makes this resource possible. Their commitment to transparency and data integrity enables WAICU to share these impressive statistics with the public, fostering greater understanding of private higher education contributions to Wisconsin. 

View the WAICU Factsheet 2026 Dashboard 

Please contact Linh Anh Le, WAICU’s researcher with questions at linhanh.le@waicu.org.