University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Demographics & Diversity Overview

12%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has a diverse student body with 12% 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
88.1%(8,783)
Hispanic
4.0%(395)
African American
1.1%(106)
Asian
2.9%(292)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(32)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
3.2%(318)
Unknown
0.4%(41)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color12%
Total Enrollment11,072
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 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.1%(4,011)
Women
60.9%(6,255)

Gender Statistics

Men4,011

36% of total enrollment

Women6,255

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.7%(253)
18-19
39.9%(3,716)
20-21
39.0%(3,630)
22-24
14.2%(1,321)
25+
4.1%(384)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(2)
22-24
13.7%(94)
25+
86.0%(591)

Age Diversity Insights

72%

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 68% in-state residents, 32% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
67.5%(1,444)
Out-of-State
31.5%(674)
International
1.0%(21)

Regional Representation

In-State1,444

68% of student body

Out-of-State674

32% of student body

International21

1% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

12%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age