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University of Wisconsin-Platteville

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a medium, public institution located in Platteville, wi. Founded in 1866, University of Wisconsin-Platteville offers undergraduate degrees in 61 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 5,920 undergraduates
cost $7,862 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Wisconsin-Platteville? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 85.4%
SAT score average 1150
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Wisconsin-Platteville is known for one of its top majors: Mechanical Engineering. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Engineering and Technology
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Mechanical Engineering
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Civil Engineering
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,862
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,072
Books & supplies $200
Other expenses $4,659
Cost of attendance* $20,793
Average financial aid package $5,738
Estimated cost $15,055 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,800
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,072
Books & supplies $200
Other expenses $4,659
Cost of attendance* $29,731
Average financial aid package $5,738
Estimated cost $23,993 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Wisconsin-Platteville has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,920, with gender binary students split 63% male and 37% female.

Total enrollment

6,028

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
90%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Wisconsin-Platteville, students love their Criminal Justice Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818-3099
phone 608-342-1125
address https://www.uwplatt.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Criminal justice association

Platteville gaming association

Dodgeball

American society of mechanical engineers

Outdoor adventure club

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Wisconsin-Platteville to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is located in Platteville, wi.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Platteville? 

The acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

The average high school GPA for University of Wisconsin-Platteville students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Wisconsin-Platteville including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $83,172.

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