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UW-Eau Claire Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 20%

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 UW-Eau Claire are mostly White with a small Asian population. The school has very low racial diversity. 11% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students
Race Percent of Students
White
89%
Black
1%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
2%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 53% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UW-Eau Claire has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
40%
Women
60%
Enrollment by gender for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,970
Women
6,079

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 31%

UW-Eau Claire draws 69 percent of students from Wisconsin, 30 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Wisconsin, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
69%
Out of State
30%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$64,551 per year

22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

10,049
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 7%
Part-time undergraduates 6.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240268.

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