A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wisconsin are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Wisconsin Madison with a gender ratio of 14% women to 12% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wisconsin has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,975
|
| Women |
6,833
|
Wisconsin serves a low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 48 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
48%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
17% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240444 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Madison.
Last updated February 24, 2025