University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
0%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a diverse student body with 18% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
81.4%(7,587)
Hispanic
8.7%(808)
African American
4.2%(396)
Asian
1.9%(176)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(24)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
2.6%(245)
Unknown
0.8%(74)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment11,079
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.4%(4,725)
Women
49.6%(4,642)

Gender Statistics

Men4,725

43% of total enrollment

Women4,642

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(216)
18-19
37.3%(3,492)
20-21
34.3%(3,210)
22-24
16.5%(1,541)
25+
9.7%(908)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.4%(7)
22-24
18.3%(313)
25+
81.3%(1,392)

Age Diversity Insights

72%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.5%(1,745)
Out-of-State
14.3%(291)
International
0.3%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State1,745

85% of student body

Out-of-State291

14% of student body

International6

0% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age