A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Western Wisconsin Technical College are mostly White with a small Asian population. The school has very low racial diversity. 15% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
85%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 27% more female students than male students enrolled at Western Technical College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Western Wisconsin Technical College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,707
|
| Women |
2,165
|
Western Wisconsin Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 35.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240170 IPEDS survey data for Western Technical College.