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University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin 53818-3099

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STEM-heavyCollege town

Known for engineering — excellent value

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a public institution in Platteville with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.9K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,760 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,754.

Established
1866
Motto
A Smart Investment
Mascot
Pioneer Pete
Type
Public university
Conference
Wisconsin
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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87%Acceptance
1190SAT Avg
5,928Students
20:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$61,760Earnings 10yr
$14,754Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.3%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,315
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,274
Room & Board$8,174
Books & Supplies$220
Total Cost of Attendance$20,049
Average Net Price$14,754
Median Debt at Graduation$21,977
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,666
$30–48K$8,552
$48–75K$12,737
$75–110K$17,051
$110K+$18,259

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,754

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

40

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,928
Gender Split
36% / 64%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89%
Black 1%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.5%
Freshman Retention80.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,825
8 Years$58,001
10 Years$61,760

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,900
Men
$58,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from WI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
132 mi(229 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
157 mi(272 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
208 mi(361 min)

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