University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Demographics & Diversity Overview

10%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
0%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has a diverse student body with 10% 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
89.5%(8,310)
Hispanic
3.9%(362)
African American
0.5%(46)
Asian
2.3%(217)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
3.2%(295)
Unknown
0.4%(41)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color10%
Total Enrollment10,274
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
43.1%(4,033)
Women
56.9%(5,314)

Gender Statistics

Men4,033

39% of total enrollment

Women5,314

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(128)
18-19
43.6%(4,073)
20-21
40.8%(3,817)
22-24
12.2%(1,142)
25+
2.0%(187)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(9)
22-24
37.8%(350)
25+
61.3%(568)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

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 81% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
80.9%(1,877)
Out-of-State
18.9%(439)
International
0.2%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State1,877

81% of student body

Out-of-State439

19% of student body

International4

0% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

10%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age