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UO

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WIPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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89%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$16,032
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
5.8K
Students
Medium campus body
$54,825
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a public institution located in the town setting of Platteville, WI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite21 - 28
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering29% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,411
Earnings 5yr: $112,412
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,770
Earnings 5yr: $103,843
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,300
Earnings 5yr: $98,479
Debt: $24,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,443
Earnings 5yr: $95,709
Debt: $23,251
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,918
Earnings 5yr: $81,870
Debt: $27,694
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,139
Earnings 5yr: $86,418
Debt: $26,000
Engineering Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,901
Earnings 5yr: $85,157
Debt: $27,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,958
Earnings 5yr: $81,920
Debt: $25,125
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,652
Earnings 5yr: $91,450
Debt: $25,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,976
Earnings 5yr: $81,237
Debt: $23,522
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,099
Earnings 5yr: $74,875
Debt: $20,457
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,581
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sustainability Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,238
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,205
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,982
Earnings 5yr: $68,348
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,306
Earnings 5yr: $61,873
Debt: $25,000
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,059
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,276
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,271
Earnings 5yr: $63,564
Debt: $26,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,435
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Plant Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,085
Earnings 5yr: $63,694
Debt: $19,125
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,533
Earnings 5yr: $57,550
Debt: $25,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,032
In-State Tuition$8,644
Out-of-State Tuition$17,603
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

21%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
78%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$54,825
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,760

Completion Signals

56%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

63%
Men
37%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 63% men and 37% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$76,762
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