The largest percentage growth was 3.4% at UW-Whitewater, while the steepest drop was 3.5% at UW-Stout.
Rothman said the numbers show a continuing rebound in freshmen students that is a “great sign” because that signals stronger overall enrollment.
The estimates are based on first-day registration numbers and projections of other new students.
Total enrollment at the Madison campus was 50,255, up from 49,587 last fall.