A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UW-Platteville are almost exclusively White with a small Hispanic population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 10% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
90%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 63% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Wisconsin Platteville with a gender ratio of 62% men to 38% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UW-Platteville has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
62%
|
| Women |
38%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,022
|
| Women |
2,464
|
UW-Platteville serves a very low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 76 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
76%
|
| Out of State |
23%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
24% 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 | 9.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240462 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Platteville.