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University of Wisconsin-River Falls Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 21%

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 Wisconsin-River Falls 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 River Falls students
Race Percent of Students
White
89%
Black
2%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 69% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Wisconsin River Falls with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Wisconsin-River Falls 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 River Falls students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
37%
Women
63%
Enrollment by gender for University of Wisconsin River Falls students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,952
Women
3,291

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 53%

University of Wisconsin-River Falls draws 47 percent of students from Wisconsin, 52 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 River Falls students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
47%
Out of State
52%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$69,159 per year

26% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,243
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 10.9%
Part-time undergraduates 8.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240471.

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