MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Enrollment at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin campuses this fall increased, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts as overall enrollment held steady.

New freshman enrollment is up three percent, or nearly 900 students, according to the preliminary estimates, with eight universities showing new freshman enrollment increases of five percent or more.

However, significant declines in international students are a likely reason why overall enrollment remained steady and did not increase.

International enrollment could drop as much as 15 percent at U.S. colleges nationwide, according to NAFSA: Association of International Educators and JB International.

“We are seeing positive signs on enrollment for the third straight year,” said Univ

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