In 2018, Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ commissioned a first-time study from economic consulting firm Appleseed to examine Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s annual impact on Appleton and the greater Fox Cities. The Engaged University report offers new data on just how significant Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s ties are to the community it calls home.

Houdini Plaza, the center of Appleton’s downtown.
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s impact on the Fox Cities is significant and wide-reaching 

The Engaged University

$70 million

Regional economic output

10,450

Community volunteer hours

2,200+

Students in community education programs

Economic Impact 

From spending on goods, services, and construction to contributing to the region’s human capital, Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is an important economic driver and partner in the Fox Cities. 

One Year in the Fox Cities

  • 1,059 jobs 

  • $41 million in earnings 

  • $70.3 million in regional economic output 

  • $6.4 million spent on goods, services, and construction 

Developing Human Capital 

  • 886 graduates live in the Fox Cities 

  • 5% of area residents with a bachelor’s degree are Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ graduates 

Cultural Impact 

From community education opportunities to art, performances, and space for community-sponsored events, Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is a cultural, educational, physical, and natural resource for the Fox Cities. 

  • 2,249 students in community education programs 

  • 1,500 Academy of Music participants 

  • 749 µþÂáö°ù°ì±ô³Ü²Ô»å±ð²Ô adult education seminar attendees 

  • 31+ major performances, speeches, and events by visiting artists, musicians, and speakers 

  • 441 acres of the Lake Michigan shoreline preserved 

  • 107,000 square feet of multi-use space in Warch Campus Center 

Service Impact

At Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, engagement in issues that affect the lives of our neighbors is an essential element of both the education we provide and our long-term relationship with the community. 

  • 642 students & 67 faculty and staff volunteered through the Center for Community Engagement 

  • 10,450 volunteer hours 

  • 100 agencies and organizations with ongoing Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ relationships. The top five are:

    1. Appleton Area School District

    2. Riverview Gardens

    3. Brewster Village

    4. Feeding America

    5. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley

Appleton, Wisconsin is home to Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ. Discover opportunities to explore, engage, and connect with our greater community and beyond.  Â