What University of Wisconsin–Platteville costs
University of Wisconsin–Platteville charges $8,644 a year in published tuition and fees for Wisconsin residents, about $4,322 a semester, and $17,603 a year for students from other states, about $8,802 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,266 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,049 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Wisconsin–Platteville
For fall 2024, University of Wisconsin–Platteville received 4,934 applications and admitted 4,410 students, and 1,310 enrolled as first-years.
What University of Wisconsin–Platteville students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Wisconsin–Platteville (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 162 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology / Technician | 78 |
| Civil Engineering | 75 |
| Construction Management | 69 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 67 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 60 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 58 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 56 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Wisconsin–Platteville
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa: about 23 miles away
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin: about 55 miles away
Colleges like University of Wisconsin–Platteville
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Wisconsin–Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin: 5,842 undergraduates
- University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri: 5,648 undergraduates
- University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota: 5,439 undergraduates
- Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan: 6,556 undergraduates
- Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota: 5,144 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Wisconsin–Platteville's acceptance rate? 89.4% for fall 2024: 4,410 of 4,934 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Wisconsin–Platteville? $8,644 a year for in-state students and $17,603 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Wisconsin–Platteville? About 5,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of Wisconsin–Platteville? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wisconsin–Platteville (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Wisconsin–Platteville
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
