University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,124
Graduate Enrollment: 507
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 87.57%
Male/Female: 62% / 38% (2017)
First generation college students: 28.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.3% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 41.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 23.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 8.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 89.6%
Black: 1.6%
Hispanic: 4.5%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Black: 1.6%
Hispanic: 4.5%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,859
In-State tuition: $7,844Out-of-State tuition: $16,483
Estimated books and supplies: $200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,071 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,659 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,582 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,659 (2022)
Average Family Income: $82,127 (2017)
Median Family Income: $71,248 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,977 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $233 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,569 |
| $30k-48k | $10,182 |
| $48k-75k | $12,934 |
| $75k-110k | $16,946 |
| $110k+ | $17,953 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 28%6-year graduation rate: 59%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,977 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,115 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 86.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 88.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 91.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 67.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 72.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $52,288 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $56,488 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 80 | $15,276 | $159 | $50,520 ($4,210) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Animal Sciences. | 69 | $20,875 | $199 | $40,601 ($3,383) | $42,444 ($3,537) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Plant Sciences. | 32 | $19,125 | $162 | $44,714 ($3,726) | $52,883 ($4,407) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources and Conservation, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other. | 12 | $33,302 ($2,775) | $44,672 ($3,723) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 32 | $25,000 | $231 | $62,609 ($5,217) | $84,609 ($7,051) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 49 | $306 | $47,679 ($3,973) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 49 | $26,000 | $240 | $39,764 ($3,314) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 35 | $27,000 | $265 | $43,832 ($3,653) | $44,287 ($3,691) |
| Master's Degree | Engineering, General. | 53 | $296 | $97,288 ($8,107) | $103,285 ($8,607) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 95 | $23,522 | $231 | $64,995 ($5,416) | $73,240 ($6,103) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 34 | $24,500 | $257 | $68,824 ($5,735) | $84,723 ($7,060) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 54 | $23,251 | $246 | $72,124 ($6,010) | $86,569 ($7,214) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $63,140 ($5,262) | $75,848 ($6,321) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 29 | $20,457 | $207 | $63,216 ($5,268) | $65,429 ($5,452) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 221 | $26,000 | $241 | $68,609 ($5,717) | $77,244 ($6,437) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 34 | $27,694 | $289 | $71,659 ($5,972) | $75,456 ($6,288) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 169 | $25,125 | $265 | $65,697 ($5,475) | $76,919 ($6,410) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | $32,357 ($2,696) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 102 | $11,875 | $58 | $24,323 ($2,027) | $37,554 ($3,130) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 64 | $22,010 | $217 | $34,582 ($2,882) | $49,171 ($4,098) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 12 | $24,205 | $245 | $52,136 ($4,345) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 24 | $27,000 | $258 | $40,107 ($3,342) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 18 | $26,000 | $250 | $46,598 ($3,883) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 39 | $24,225 | $221 | $30,307 ($2,526) | $43,511 ($3,626) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 147 | $25,000 | $263 | $39,881 ($3,323) | $52,082 ($4,340) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 25 | $361 | $54,250 ($4,521) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 19 | $35,772 ($2,981) | $37,460 ($3,122) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 13 | $39,794 ($3,316) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 189 | $25,000 | $228 | $46,765 ($3,897) | $56,399 ($4,700) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 126 | $354 | $93,405 ($7,784) | $94,589 ($7,882) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 28 | $26,000 | $233 | $49,305 ($4,109) | $58,555 ($4,880) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 10 | $39,578 ($3,298) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $66,015Full time faculty: 80%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
School's endowment start of year: $39,900,447 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $52,338,823 (2022)