University of Wisconsin-Parkside Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
5%
International
15
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
61.4%(2,367)
Hispanic
20.6%(794)
African American
7.8%(302)
Asian
3.0%(117)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
5.8%(224)
Unknown
1.1%(42)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment4,866
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.5%(1,707)
Women
56.5%(2,213)

Gender Statistics

Men1,707

35% of total enrollment

Women2,213

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Parkside serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 45% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.3%(270)
18-19
25.5%(833)
20-21
29.1%(949)
22-24
19.9%(648)
25+
17.3%(563)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.7%(5)
22-24
17.4%(130)
25+
81.9%(610)

Age Diversity Insights

45%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Wisconsin-Parkside attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.3%(474)
Out-of-State
7.1%(38)
International
4.7%(25)

Regional Representation

In-State474

88% of student body

Out-of-State38

7% of student body

International25

5% of student body

States Represented

15 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age