University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 63%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus students
Race Percent of Students
White
53%
Black
12%
Hispanic
15%
Asian
12%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
1%
Race Unknown
5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 9% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
48%
Women
52%
Enrollment by gender for University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus students
Gender Number of Students
Men
357
Women
388

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus draws 98 percent of students from Connecticut, 2 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Connecticut, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
98%
Out of State
2%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$80,999 per year

57% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

745
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 11.8%
Part-time undergraduates 13%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436818.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026