University of Wisconsin—Platteville

Platteville, WI

University of Wisconsin—Platteville

Platteville, WI

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Tuition & Fees

$13,675

$22,634

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
25
25th
18
75th
27
25th
19
75th
27
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

63%

male

37%

female

20

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,574
Declined 780
Total Received 5,354
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Public

6,028

undergraduate students

458

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1866, University of Wisconsin—Platteville is a public comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in Engineering, Business, and Agriculture. It is located on an 821-acre campus in Platteville, Wisconsin—65 miles from Madison.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 6,486
Established in 1866
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

821-acre campus in Platteville (population: 12,457), 25 miles from Dubuque. Major airport serves Madison (75 miles); smaller airport and train serve Dubuque.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

University of Wisconsin—Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI
53818

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
43%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
91%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
37%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
61%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
25
25th
18
75th
27
25th
19
75th
27
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,574
Declined 780
Total Received 5,354

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

90%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,218

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,315
Housing $5,220
Food $3,310
Additional fees $5,360
Books & supplies $220
Total $22,425
Average Financial Aid - $6,218
Total with Avg. Aid $16,207

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $8,987,790
State $4,316,239
Institutional $2,720,626
Other external $1,925,444
Total $17,950,099

Non-need-based

Federal
State $160,158
Institutional $1,992,798
Other external $1,132,021
Total $3,284,977

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 616-0412
F: 608 342-1281
finaid@uwplatt.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

bowling, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

bowling, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, broomball, disc golf, dodgeball, football, indoor soccer, racquetball, softball, tennis, volleyball, water polo

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Agricultural Teacher Education yes
Applied and Professional Ethics yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Construction Management, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Data Science, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
Finance, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
Geography yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Industrial Engineering yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Nanotechnology yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Engineering yes
Project Management yes
Psychology, General yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Engineering
  2. Agriculture
  3. Homeland Security

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Vocational Arts
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

6,486

total students

77%

in-state

23%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

93%

6,028
students

Female
37%
2,244

Male
63%
3,784

7%

458
students

Female
48%
220

Male
52%
238

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

88%

5,329
students

Female
38%
1,999

Male
62%
3,330

12%

699
students

Female
35%
245

Male
65%
454

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
89%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 14
Countries most often represented China
Germany
Kuwait
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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