UW - Platteville Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.38%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,644
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,603
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UW - Platteville:
- Total Enrollment: 6,389, including 845 online students
- 6,045 Undergraduate, 344 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 61.2% men, 38.8% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 56%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 77 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 10 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 11 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
UW - Platteville Overview
University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW - Platteville) is a four-year, public school located in Platteville, WI. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The UW - Platteville's tuition & fees is $8,644 for Wisconsin residents and $17,603 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 58% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,851.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,389 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
UW - Platteville's acceptance rate is 89.38% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.71%.
UW - Platteville ranked 17th in Wisconsin Colleges rankings. University of Wisconsin-Platteville is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $8,644 for in-state students and $17,603 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,049 for in-state students and $19,877 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,986 for Wisconsin residents and $17,938 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,399 for Wisconsin residents and $20,222 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,644 | $17,603 |
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| Graduate | $10,049 | $19,877 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,986 | $17,938 |
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| Graduate | $10,399 | $20,222 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Wisconsin-Platteville offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UW - Platteville
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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