University of Wisconsin at Platteville School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Platteville, WI

$7,353

Avg in-state tuition

$15,473

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Wisconsin at Platteville

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Wisconsin at Platteville is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Platteville, Wisconsin. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,271, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,353, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,473.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

85% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Required

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Required

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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8k

Students Enrolled

18%

Online Student Enrollment

20:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

87%

Hispanic

5%

Black

2%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

Unknown

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

38%

Socio-economic diversity

26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

1,475

Student Location Breakout

18% 82%

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's 2% online

Graduate Certificate Not offered

Master's 55% online

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

26%

State Grant Aid

25%

Institution Grant Aid

48%

Pell Grant

26%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,423
State Grant Aid $2,066
Institution Grant Aid $1,484
Pell Grant Aid $4,069

Financial Outlook

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.