University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
2%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
64.9%(11,667)
Hispanic
14.3%(2,567)
African American
7.3%(1,314)
Asian
7.1%(1,283)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(60)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(19)
Two or More Races
4.5%(805)
Unknown
1.5%(261)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment22,676
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.1%(8,267)
Women
54.9%(10,081)

Gender Statistics

Men8,267

36% of total enrollment

Women10,081

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.1%(753)
18-19
30.4%(5,572)
20-21
30.0%(5,503)
22-24
20.2%(3,700)
25+
15.4%(2,820)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.5%(63)
22-24
26.1%(1,128)
25+
72.5%(3,136)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 89% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.9%(2,898)
Out-of-State
9.4%(306)
International
1.7%(57)

Regional Representation

In-State2,898

89% of student body

Out-of-State306

9% of student body

International57

2% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age