University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a diverse student body with 36% 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
63.6%(13,305)
Hispanic
14.6%(3,047)
African American
8.1%(1,697)
Asian
7.4%(1,546)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(70)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(20)
Two or More Races
4.4%(912)
Unknown
1.6%(332)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment26,699
International Students1%

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
44.9%(9,618)
Women
55.1%(11,813)

Gender Statistics

Men9,618

36% of total enrollment

Women11,813

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.3%(783)
18-19
30.8%(5,566)
20-21
29.6%(5,348)
22-24
19.5%(3,528)
25+
15.6%(2,822)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.8%(79)
22-24
28.4%(1,260)
25+
69.8%(3,093)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 91% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.7%(2,996)
Out-of-State
7.9%(260)
International
1.5%(49)

Regional Representation

In-State2,996

91% of student body

Out-of-State260

8% of student body

International49

1% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age