A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UW-Stout are mostly White with a small Asian population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
87%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 16% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Wisconsin Stout with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UW-Stout has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
54%
|
| Women |
46%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,879
|
| Women |
3,355
|
UW-Stout serves a low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 61 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
61%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
21% 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 | 16.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240417 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Stout.