Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Platteville, Wisconsin |
| Online | uwplatt.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is located in the rural southwestern Wisconsin city of Platteville, approximately 70 miles southwest of Madison. Established in 1866 as a teaching college and mining school, UW-Platteville now occupies a 821-acre campus featuring a mix of historic and modern academic buildings. The university maintains a strong emphasis in engineering, particularly civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, along with agriculture and industrial technology programs. While most first-year students live in the university's residence halls, upper-level students often choose to live in off-campus housing in Platteville. The campus includes the Pioneer Farm, a 430-acre research and education facility that supports the school's agricultural programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UW-Platteville is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Platteville within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#733 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#253 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#53 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 20/26 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $220 |
| Other Fees | $1,488 |
| Room and Board | $8,174 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,360 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,069 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $220 |
| Other Fees | $1,488 |
| Room and Board | $8,174 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,360 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,028 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 21% |
| Business | 16% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2025