A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WCTC are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 19% more male students than female students enrolled at Waukesha County Technical College with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WCTC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
54%
|
| Women |
46%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,942
|
| Women |
3,326
|
WCTC serves a very low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
27% 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 | 37.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 68.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240125 IPEDS survey data for Waukesha County Technical College.
Last updated February 24, 2024