A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CUW are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
72%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 102% more female students than male students enrolled at Concordia University Wisconsin with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CUW has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,652
|
| Women |
3,336
|
CUW serves a low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 63 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
63%
|
| Out of State |
37%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
25% 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 | 35.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238616 IPEDS survey data for Concordia University Wisconsin.