C+

Above Average

Score: 60/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

73/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

4-Year Public

📍 Platteville, Wisconsin 53818

🌐 https://www.uwplatt.edu/

University of Wisconsin-Platteville — acceptance rate 87%, tuition $6,827 in-state, $15,786 out-of-state

University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus, Platteville, WI. Photo: Wikideas1, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

B+

75/100

Affordability

53/100

Resources

47/100

Experience

87/100

Prestige

40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,696

Total Enrollment

62%

Graduation Rate

80%

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

87%

Acceptance Rate

$15,966

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Wisconsin-Platteville ▼

3% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$264,669

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,181

1-Year Change

+7.3%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,760

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$54,825

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$21,977

Median debt at graduation

55.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,190

Average SAT

Median ACT

21.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 76th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Computer Engineering	$71,635	$95,300	-13%	#150 of 189	#136	$24,272
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	$77,405	$92,443	-8%	#221 of 258	#180	$23,250
Industrial Engineering	$76,952	$88,918	-10%	#80 of 94	#70	$27,275
Mechanical Engineering	$71,612	$87,139	-5%	#260 of 318	#187	$22,750
Engineering Physics	$68,379	$85,901	-4%	#8 of 10	#6	$27,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	$67,742	$83,958	+4%	#20 of 51	#20	$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences	$68,711	$82,652	-11%	#254 of 459	#244	$21,750
Civil Engineering	$69,582	$81,976	-5%	#160 of 233	#137	$21,750
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering	$69,490	$75,099	-7%	#42 of 46	#27	$19,500
Sustainability Studies	$59,089	$73,238	+27%	#2 of 17	#2	$23,127
Accounting and Related Services	$56,688	$68,982	-9%	#509 of 796	#474	$22,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$51,290	$66,306	-3%	#518 of 1176	#457	$21,459
Agricultural Business and Management	$54,473	$66,059	-1%	#33 of 77	#37	$15,000
Chemistry	$49,386	$65,271	+0%	#116 of 209	#86	$23,600
Plant Sciences	$47,910	$61,085	+8%	#13 of 44	#11	$15,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$41,636	$59,533	+8%	#160 of 660	#109	$24,783
Animal Sciences	$44,956	$53,530	+8%	#18 of 78	#17	$18,748
Education	$50,540	$52,895	+6%	#26 of 71	#18	$21,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	$46,027	$51,628	-5%	#355 of 610	#332	$24,307
Psychology	$32,915	$51,083	+1%	#453 of 1027	#323	$20,803
Biology	$35,752	$50,540	-12%	#671 of 841	#631	$20,467
Security Science and Technology	$38,013	$50,368	-13%	#39 of 45	#38	$21,005
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services	—	$46,448	-3%	—	—	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$46,069	—	—	—	—	$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$39,290	$43,805	-8%	#543 of 680	#551	$22,625
Fine and Studio Arts	$37,379	$42,271	+2%	#191 of 423	#149	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $264,669
Avg rent near campus: $1,181/mo — vs ~$580/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53803 (3.6% cap, Benton)

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🏆 Where University of Wisconsin-Platteville Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

of 48 schools

#20

Forensic Science and Technology

of 52 schools

#20

Project Management

of 42 schools

#22

Construction Management, General

of 53 schools

#24

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

of 40 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$6,827	$15,786
Room	$5,220
Board	$3,310
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$22,069	$31,028

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

21%

Receive Pell Grants

46%

Take Out Loans

$15,966

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$8,666
$30,001 - $48,000	$8,552
$48,001 - $75,000	$12,737
$75,001 - $110,000	$17,051
$110,001+	$18,259

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Mechanical Engineering 162 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 85 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 78 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 75 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 73 grads/yr Construction Management, General 69 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 61 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 58 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 57 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 57 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 56 grads/yr Psychology, General 45 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 37 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 37 grads/yr Education, General 36 grads/yr Project Management 35 grads/yr Engineering, General 35 grads/yr Animal Sciences, General 28 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 27 grads/yr Computer Software Engineering 25 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville's top programs commonly pursue.

Architectural and engineering managers

$168k/yr 212,500 jobs

Aerospace engineers

$135k/yr 71,600 jobs

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 50,300 jobs

Mechanical engineers

$102k/yr 293,100 jobs

Cost estimators

$77k/yr 221,400 jobs

First-line supervisors of police and detectives

$106k/yr 160,800 jobs

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

$76k/yr 57,100 jobs

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary

$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Student Demographics

6,696

Total Students

40%

Women

89%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 86%

Hispanic 6%

Black 2%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 89%

Off-Campus (Renters) 3%

With Family 9%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~181 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 68%

Hybrid (Some Online) 16%

Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%

25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an acceptance rate of 87%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

Tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $6,827 for in-state students and $15,786 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $15,966.

What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is University of Wisconsin-Platteville a good school?

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has a total enrollment of 6,696 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

Yes! Approximately 3% of students at University of Wisconsin-Platteville live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 181 students who need rental housing near campus.

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