University of Wisconsin-Madison Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
9%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wisconsin-Madison has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 9% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
69.2%(22,461)
Hispanic
8.4%(2,713)
African American
2.7%(884)
Asian
10.8%(3,503)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(84)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(25)
Two or More Races
4.9%(1,601)
Unknown
3.6%(1,174)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment48,956
International Students9%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Madison has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.0%(17,070)
Women
53.0%(19,236)

Gender Statistics

Men17,070

35% of total enrollment

Women19,236

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Madison serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(453)
18-19
43.4%(15,741)
20-21
42.4%(15,403)
22-24
9.6%(3,499)
25+
3.3%(1,210)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
1.8%(234)
22-24
32.7%(4,138)
25+
65.4%(8,275)

Age Diversity Insights

86%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Wisconsin-Madison attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 9% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 43% in-state residents, 47% out-of-state students, and 9% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
43.3%(3,725)
Out-of-State
47.4%(4,079)
International
9.3%(801)

Regional Representation

In-State3,725

43% of student body

Out-of-State4,079

47% of student body

International801

9% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

9%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age