University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Demographics & Diversity Overview

11%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
0%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has a diverse student body with 11% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
89.4%(8,797)
Hispanic
3.9%(385)
African American
0.5%(53)
Asian
2.4%(234)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(13)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
3.2%(311)
Unknown
0.5%(46)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color11%
Total Enrollment10,988
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.2%(4,282)
Women
56.8%(5,638)

Gender Statistics

Men4,282

39% of total enrollment

Women5,638

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(125)
18-19
44.3%(4,158)
20-21
41.0%(3,845)
22-24
11.4%(1,073)
25+
1.9%(177)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(15)
22-24
38.7%(356)
25+
59.7%(550)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
80.3%(1,840)
Out-of-State
19.2%(441)
International
0.4%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State1,840

80% of student body

Out-of-State441

19% of student body

International10

0% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

11%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - Demographics & Diversity