University of Wisconsin-Parkside Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
2%
International
11
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has a diverse student body with 37% 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
62.9%(2,007)
Hispanic
20.3%(647)
African American
7.5%(240)
Asian
2.9%(93)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
5.3%(170)
Unknown
0.8%(25)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment3,947
International Students2%

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
44.2%(1,429)
Women
55.8%(1,807)

Gender Statistics

Men1,429

36% of total enrollment

Women1,807

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Parkside serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.2%(200)
18-19
24.5%(792)
20-21
28.9%(935)
22-24
20.6%(666)
25+
19.9%(643)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(6)
22-24
19.4%(138)
25+
79.7%(567)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Wisconsin-Parkside 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
88.6%(379)
Out-of-State
9.1%(39)
International
2.3%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State379

89% of student body

Out-of-State39

9% of student body

International10

2% of student body

States Represented

11 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age