The University of Wisconsin Platteville is a public university under the University of Wisconsin system which is ranked among the top 100 Regional Universities Midwest by U.S. News. Established in 1866, it was the first teacher preparatory institution in Wisconsin. UW-Platteville has three campuses in Platteville, Baraboo Sauk County and Richland. With a legacy of more than 150 years, the University offers 40 selective academic programs through 3 colleges.

For admission at the University of Wisconsin, fresh applications are invited for the fall, spring and summer semesters. The University has a total enrollment of 8,271 students. The University is known for offering world class education at the lowest tuition fees in the UW system. It is also ranked 1st in the state in annual return on investment.

University of Wisconsin Platteville Rankings

University of Wisconsin Platteville stood on the following positions in the recent years on various ranking portals:

U.S. News and World Report

  • #98 in Regional Universities Midwest
  • #90 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
  • #28 in Top Public Schools
  • #46 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (among schools that do not offer doctorate programs)

Times Higher Education

  • >600th in U.S. College Rankings

Highlights

Establishment Year 1866
Type Public
Campus Setting Suburban
Location Platteville, Wisconsin
No. of Campuses 3
No. of Colleges 3
Mode of Program Full-time/ Online
Total Enrollment 8,271
Student-faculty ratio 20:1
Acceptance Rate 85%
Retention Rate 79%
Graduation Rate 56%
International Students 2%
Admission helpdesk admit@uwplatt.edu

University of Wisconsin Platteville Campus

  • University of Wisconsin has three campuses of which the primary campus is located in the southwest quadrant of Platteville city, Wisconsin and other sub-campuses are in Richland city and Baraboo city of Wisconsin.
  • The main campus in Platteville spans across 821 acres of land with 20 academic buildings and 13 administrative and residential buildings.
  • The Platteville campus offers 40 majors and modern labs and over 200 student clubs and organizations.
  • The Baraboo Sauk County campus is spread across 68 acres. It is at a short distance from Devil’s Lake State Park, Madison and Wisconsin Dells. This campus mostly offers associate degrees.
  • Spread over 134 acres, Richland campus’s facilities include Smart Farm and research labs that offer hands on learning experience to students pursuing associate degrees.
  • University of Wisconsin Platteville hosts around 80 events on campus every year.
  • Students compete in 16 NCAA Division III sports.

University of Wisconsin Platteville Residence

  • The University of Wisconsin Platteville campus has 13 residential halls that accommodates around 3,500 students.
  • There are traditional as well as suite-style halls to match the needs of all students.
  • The different halls have two to four furnished double and single occupancy rooms with private bathrooms.
  • Common facilities in the residence halls include high speed internet connection, TV area, lounge, kitchen, gaming and relaxation facilities, bike rack, etc.
  • There are eight different dining areas that offer affordable dining options to students on campus. Students can also explore various food shops offering deli items, Pioneer Haus pub, markets, and grill.
  • The UW-Platteville Off-Campus Marketplace offers assistance to look for off campus accommodation.

University of Wisconsin Platteville Courses

  • University of Wisconsin Platteville offers 40 academic programs including associate, bachelor’s, master’s degrees and postbaccalaureate certificates.
  • The University offers programs through 3 colleges namely the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture, College of Liberal Arts and Education and College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science.
  • Popular programs offered include mechanical engineering, criminal justice, agricultural sciences, biology and industrial production technology.
  • The Baraboo Sauk County campus and Richland campus offer associate degree programs in Associate in Science and Arts, Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management and Associate in Food and Agriculture.
  • The University offers 26 online programs in disciplines like Criminal Justice, Business, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Marketing, Project Management, etc.

University of Wisconsin Platteville Application Process

International students must submit official academic records which are to be mailed to the office of admission directly from the issuing institution with records of the date of attendance, study level, subjects and grades and grading system. It should include all exam scores, certificates, and diplomas. In fall, the University had a lightly selective acceptance rate of 85%.

How to Apply?

The details given below will help applicants to successful complete the application for admission to the University of Wisconsin Platteville:

Application Portal: University of Wisconsin Online Application

Application Fee: Undergraduate - 25 USD; Graduate - 56 USD

Application Deadline: Undergraduate: Fall - July 15, Spring - December 15; Graduate: Fall - July 15; Spring - December 1; Summer - April 15

Admission Requirements: International applicants must submit the following documents along with the application for admission:

  • Official academic records from all institutions attended.
  • Records must be submitted in original language along with an official English translation if not issued in English.
  • Academic documents must be evaluated by World Evaluation Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Scores of exams to study in the U.S.
  • UW Financial Verification Form
  • Bank Statement
  • Copy of passport
  • Resume
  • Copy of current activities (required for students who have left high school for more than 6 months)

English Language Requirements

International students must submit one of the following test scores as proof of English language proficiency:

Test Minimum Scores (Undergraduate) Minimum Scores (Graduate)
IELTS 5.5 6.5
TOEFL - IBT 64 80
TOEFL - PBT 480 550

University of Wisconsin Platteville Cost of Attendance

  • Before applying to a university, international students must prepare an estimate of the cost of studying in the U.S.
  • The cost of attendance for the international undergraduate students who reside on-campus are given in the table below:
Expenses  Cost (in USD)
Tuition and fees* 16,774
Room and board charges 7,380
Insurance 1,639

*The tuition and fees include different tuition and registration fees, books and supplies, health service and student activities, etc, and room and board charges include the costs of the rooms a student selects and dining charges.

University of Wisconsin Platteville Scholarships/Financial Aid

  • University of Wisconsin Platteville rewards academically meritorious students through merit based scholarships.
  • First-year students are considered on the basis of their admission application. The amount of award is based on a combination of high school GPA and SAT/ ACT scores.
  • The details of merit based scholarships are summarized in the table below:
Eligibility Value
3.6-4.0 GPA and SAT score 1450-1570 or ACT score 33-36 2,000 USD
3.2-3.5 GPA and SAT score 1330-1420 or ACT score 29-32 1,500 USD
2.6-3.1 and SAT score 1160-1300 or ACT score 24-28 1,000 USD
  • The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded to 10 recipients annually. Students are chosen on the basis of academic excellence and leadership and cover the entire tuition and fees.
  • Postgraduate students are eligible for graduate assistantships that involve assisting professors. For postgraduates no other scholarship is available.
  • There is also a work-study program from which students can earn hourly wages based on the minimum wage rate by working on the campus.

University of Wisconsin Platteville Alumni Network

  • The Alumni Association of the University of Wisconsin Platteville comprises 3,400 members.
  • Some of the notable alumni of the University are:
    • Dan Arnold - a football player
    • Geep Chryst - football coach
    • Rob Jeter - Former basketball players and coaches
    • James N. Azim, Jr.- State representative of Wisconsin
    • Taylor G. Brown - State senator
    • Glenn Robert Davis - U.S. representative

University of Wisconsin Platteville Placements

The Career and Professional Development Center of the institute helps students in job placements in the U.S. and acquiring interview skills, tips to write professional resumes, etc. At the University of Wisconsin Platteville, 87% of the graduates were placed within 6 months from graduation. Around 90% of the students participated in at least one internship, co-op or experiential learning experience. The average starting salary of alumni from the University was recorded at 57,436 USD.