University of Wisconsin - Madison College Portrait

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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	42,595

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	30,555

Women	15,762	52%
Men	14,793	48%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	119	<1%
Asian	1,659	5%
African American / Black	754	2%
Hispanic	1,176	4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	27	<1%
White	23,632	77%
Two or More Races	454	1%
International	1,918	6%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	816	3%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do UW-Madison undergraduates call home?

Wisconsin	64%
Other US States & Territories	30%
Other Countries	6%
Residency Unknown	<1%

How old are UW-Madison undergraduates?
Average Age	20
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	4%