University of Wisconsin-Madison Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
9%
International
49
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
69.0%(23,864)
Hispanic
8.4%(2,896)
African American
2.8%(973)
Asian
10.9%(3,777)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(88)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(27)
Two or More Races
4.9%(1,708)
Unknown
3.6%(1,236)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment53,219
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
47.4%(18,610)
Women
52.6%(20,646)

Gender Statistics

Men18,610

35% of total enrollment

Women20,646

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wisconsin-Madison serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(360)
18-19
42.0%(15,460)
20-21
43.6%(16,046)
22-24
10.0%(3,672)
25+
3.4%(1,259)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
1.9%(244)
22-24
33.0%(4,233)
25+
65.0%(8,327)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

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 48% in-state residents, 44% out-of-state students, and 9% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
47.7%(3,783)
Out-of-State
43.8%(3,479)
International
8.5%(675)

Regional Representation

In-State3,783

48% of student body

Out-of-State3,479

44% of student body

International675

9% of student body

States Represented

49 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