University of Wisconsin-platteville

Location: Platteville, Wisconsin (pop. 12,264)

Size: medium (between 5,000 to 15,000 students)

Description: Since 1866, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has earned a reputation as a regional leader that serves roughly 8,000 students. The university offers over 60 majors to choose from as well as unique hands-on learning opportunities at our Platteville and Baraboo Sauk County campuses in the heart of the Driftless Region in Southwest Wisconsin. Top academic areas include agriculture, biology, business, criminal justice, education, engineering, and industrial technology. With 180 clubs and organizations, there are plenty of ways for students to engage with the campus community in and out of the classroom. Plus, we’ve consistently been ranked #1 in annual return on investment in Wisconsin, meaning students receive a high-quality education that will support their future well beyond graduation.

• Total student population: 8,000

• Population (undergraduate): 6,280

• Average high school GPA of admitted students: na

• Average class size: 25

• Approximate cost: Tuition only: Resident $8,385, IA/IL Tuition Advantage $13,291, Non-Resident $17,344

Popular majors: Engineering, Criminal Justice, Education, Business, Industrial Technology, Agriculture, Biology

New & improved:

• The Huff Family Innovation Center and IDEA Hub in the Sesquicentennial Hall, a state-of-the-art complex that supports engineering and computer science

• There is no application fee and no enrollment deposit at this time

• Loan Repayment Assistance to offer incoming new freshman elementary-middle level education majors. The assistance will continue until the graduate’s income exceeds $48,000 or until their loans are completely paid off.

What makes us special: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville offers an affordable, accessible, high quality education. Faculty and staff are committed to student engagement, both in and out of the classroom. Students are encouraged to practice what they learn through collaborative projects, undergraduate research and creative endeavors, study abroad opportunities, and real-world experiences. Students can also practice skills learned in the classroom and develop leadership capacity through involvement in over 180 active student clubs and organizations. 

Visit us at: www.uwplatt.edu | Virtual Tour