University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-P)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,343
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Platteville, Wisconsin, UW-P is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that UW-P is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UW-P boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,844

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,483

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-Platteville received on average $3,693 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,693

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	318	23%	$4,164	$1,324,253
Other Federal Grant	449	33%	$4,275	$1,919,466
State Grant/Scholarships	327	24%	$2,109	$689,711
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	911	66%	$1,778	$1,619,746
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,145	84%	$3,693	$4,228,923

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville students is 59.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.5%.

59.0%

asian 61.9% 13 students
white 60.9% 880 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 46.4% 26 students
International Students 36.8% 7 students
Mixed Race 59.4% 19 students

Sport Conferences

Football Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Platteville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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