University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Demographics & Diversity Overview

11%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
1%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has a diverse student body with 11% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
88.6%(8,163)
Hispanic
3.9%(356)
African American
1.0%(92)
Asian
2.9%(265)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(18)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
3.1%(289)
Unknown
0.3%(31)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color11%
Total Enrollment10,104
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.7%(3,739)
Women
60.3%(5,684)

Gender Statistics

Men3,739

37% of total enrollment

Women5,684

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(230)
18-19
40.4%(3,806)
20-21
39.0%(3,675)
22-24
14.4%(1,355)
25+
3.8%(357)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(4)
22-24
12.0%(82)
25+
87.4%(595)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

7%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 64% in-state residents, 35% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
64.1%(1,356)
Out-of-State
34.6%(732)
International
1.4%(29)

Regional Representation

In-State1,356

64% of student body

Out-of-State732

35% of student body

International29

1% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

11%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age