Our surveys and studies provide valuable insights that assist with decision-making, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. Explore information that helps UW-Madison understand and assess the experiences of our community.
2024 Student Campus Climate Survey
In the fall of 2024, UW–Madison conducted its third student-wide Campus Climate Survey. More than 52,000 students were invitedto participate, with over 16,000 completing the survey (31.3% response rate).
- Memo.
- Summary of findings.
- Technical report.
- Tableau visualization (coming soon).
Campus Climate Initative (CCI) Study
CCI works collaboratively with higher education administrators to foster a positive campus climate where Jewish students feel comfortable expressing their identities and values.
2021 Student Campus Climate Survey
More than 13,000 UW–Madison students — a 28% response rate — shared their thoughts, experiences, and concerns about campus in the university’s student Campus Climate Survey.
2011 UW System Climate Study at UW—Madison
The University of Wisconsin‐Madison participated in Tier III of the UW System Campus Climate Study. The purpose of the study was to evaluate campus climate for students and employees.
2022 Staff Climate Survey
The survey to gathers staff members’ thoughts, experiences, and concerns about working at the university. 6,480 staff participated in the survey, and the response rate (38%) was balanced across academic and university staff.
- Quantitative report and qualitative report.
- Video of findings.
- Tableau dashboard (on-campus network or VPN required).
Ad Hoc Study Group on the Black community experience
The Ad Hoc Study Group was formed in 2023. The group was charged with “studying the Black experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and recommending steps the campus community could take to positively influence that experience.”
2016 Campus-wide Student Climate Survey
All undergraduate, graduate, professional, and non-degree-seeking students were invited to participate in the survey: 8,652 students completed the survey, a 21% response rate.