University of Wisconsin-Platteville Demographics & Diversity Overview

12%
Minority Students
40%
Female Students
1%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has a diverse student body with 12% 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
88.3%(5,936)
Hispanic
5.1%(343)
African American
1.9%(131)
Asian
1.4%(92)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
1.9%(128)
Unknown
1.1%(76)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color12%
Total Enrollment7,362
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has a gender distribution of 40% female students and 60% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
60.1%(4,074)
Women
39.9%(2,701)

Gender Statistics

Men4,074

55% of total enrollment

Women2,701

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Platteville serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(112)
18-19
39.0%(2,443)
20-21
33.9%(2,123)
22-24
16.2%(1,017)
25+
9.2%(574)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(2)
22-24
19.5%(83)
25+
80.0%(341)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Wisconsin-Platteville attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 77% in-state residents, 22% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
77.5%(1,107)
Out-of-State
22.0%(314)
International
0.6%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State1,107

77% of student body

Out-of-State314

22% of student body

International8

1% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

12%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

40%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age