University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
0%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a diverse student body with 20% 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
80.3%(8,641)
Hispanic
8.9%(963)
African American
4.4%(473)
Asian
2.1%(221)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(33)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
2.8%(297)
Unknown
1.1%(123)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment13,057
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
49.7%(5,383)
Women
50.3%(5,452)

Gender Statistics

Men5,383

41% of total enrollment

Women5,452

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.5%(339)
18-19
37.2%(3,649)
20-21
34.3%(3,364)
22-24
14.8%(1,453)
25+
10.3%(1,007)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(9)
22-24
19.4%(331)
25+
80.1%(1,367)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

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
85.2%(1,857)
Out-of-State
14.5%(315)
International
0.3%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State1,857

85% of student body

Out-of-State315

14% of student body

International7

0% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age