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University of Wisconsin -- Platteville

Platteville, WI

University of Wisconsin -- Platteville, founded in 1866, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its 821-acre campus is located in Platteville, WI, 65 miles southwest of Madison.

University of Wisconsin -- Platteville

Platteville, WI

Tuition & Fees

$7,846

$15,696

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
33%
500-599
48%
400-499
15%
300-399
1%
700-800
7%
600-699
34%
500-599
47%
400-499
11%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
6%
24-29
36%
18-23
51%
12-17
7%
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undergraduateRatios

63%

male

37%

female

1

teacher

20

students

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Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,931
Declined + 485
Total Received 3,416
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Public

7,449

undergraduate students

791

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

College Members of the National Student Exchange
College Members of the National Student Exchange
Colleges with Strength in Men's Track and Field: Division III
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Four-Year Colleges in Wisconsin
Four-Year Colleges in Wisconsin
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Engineering
  2. Agriculture
  3. Homeland Security
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Codes

SAT 1917
ACT 4676

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Location

School Facts

University of Wisconsin -- Platteville, founded in 1866, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its 821-acre campus is located in Platteville, WI, 65 miles southwest of Madison.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 8,240
Established in 1866
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  ATMAE (Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)

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Platteville, WI

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

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
43%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
91%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
9 fraternities 6% of male students
 
7 sororities 11% of female students
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
33%
500-599
48%
400-499
15%
300-399
1%
700-800
7%
600-699
34%
500-599
47%
400-499
11%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
6%
24-29
36%
18-23
51%
12-17
7%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,931
Declined + 485
Total Received 3,416

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Heidi Tuescher-Gille
Director of Admission and Enrollment Services
P: 877 897-5288
F: 608 342-1122
admit@uwplatt.edu

Financial Aid

59%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$5,738

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,298
Room $4,690
Board $3,080
Additional fees $1,548
Books & supplies $200
Total $15,816
Average Financial Aid - $5,738
Total with Avg. Aid $10,078

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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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

John Cage
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@uwplatt.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

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 Directors

Shannon Ealy (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot
Pioneer Pete
School colors
blue and orange

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Ag/Life Science
Agribusiness
Agricultural Education
Animal Science
Art
Biology
Broad Field Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Dairy Science
Education
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering
Engineering Physics
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Horticulture
Foreign Language
Forensic Investigation
General Engineering
Geography
Health/Human Performance
History
Individually Contract
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Technology Management
Integrated Supply Chain Management
International Studies
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Studies
Music
Organizational Change Leadership
Philosophy
Political Science
Project Management
Psychology
Reclamation/Environment/Conservation
Social Science
Software Engineering
Soil/Crop Science
Sustainable/Renewable Energy Systems
Technology Education
Theatre
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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

8,240

total students

78%

in-state

22%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90%

7,449
students

Female
37%
2,761

Male
63%
4,688

10%

791
students

Female
44%
350

Male
56%
441

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

86%

6,458
students

Female
36%
2,293

Male
64%
4,165

14%

991
students

Female
48%
468

Male
52%
523

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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
5%
Hispanic/Latino
86%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

78%

Transfer applicants accepted

75%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Bing Liang
International Admission and Recruitment Advisor
608 342-1125
liangb@uwplatt.edu

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