St. Norbert College and 21 other Wisconsin private colleges and universities contributed more than $5.4 billion in economic impact last academic year, according to a new study by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU). The findings highlight the significant role private higher education plays in Wisconsin’s economy, from job creation to workforce development.

Of the $5.4 billion total, $2.71 billion came from direct spending by colleges and their students, employees, and visitors, while $2.72 billion resulted from indirect and induced impacts throughout the broader economy. Other major findings include:

• 39,200 jobs generated and supported

• 18,600 faculty and staff employed

• $788 million contributed in federal, state, and local tax revenue

• 12,300 degrees awarded annually

• 236,000 alumni living and working in Wisconsin

As part of this statewide impact, St. Norbert College plays a major role in sustaining local employment, strengthening regional economies, and developing the workforce Wisconsin needs to compete. With 14,406 SNC alumni living and working in Wisconsin, our graduates generate $2.4 billion in annual economic activity, strengthening important sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and public service.

Rooted in its Norbertine, Catholic, and liberal arts mission, St. Norbert College prepares students for impactful careers by educating the whole person through intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth.