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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
University of Wisconsin-Platteville admits nearly everyone — 89.4% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether University of Wisconsin-Platteville is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville anchors the college town of Platteville, WI, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $95,300 four years out. Faculty pay averages $94,620 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 5,837 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 21 and 27 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on University of Wisconsin-Platteville's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of Wisconsin-Platteville is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. University of Wisconsin-Platteville's submitters' middle half scored 21–27 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Wisconsin-Platteville received 5,754 applications and admitted 5,021 (87.3%), with 1,445 enrolling.
How University of Wisconsin-Platteville compares
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.4% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,644 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,760 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Wisconsin-Platteville student earns $61,760 — 11% above the Wisconsin median of $55,452 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Wisconsin-Platteville prices by residency: $8,644 in-state versus $17,603 out-of-state — a $8,959 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville enrolls 5,837 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Wisconsin-Platteville's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
55.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a University of Wisconsin-Platteville tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $95,300 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $92,443 |
| Industrial Engineering | $88,918 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,139 |
| Engineering Physics | $85,901 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $83,958 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $82,652 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,976 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $75,099 |
| Sustainability Studies | $73,238 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,982 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,306 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $66,059 |
| Chemistry | $65,271 |
| Plant Sciences | $61,085 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,533 |
| Animal Sciences | $53,530 |
| Education, General | $52,895 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,628 |
| Psychology, General | $51,083 |
| Biology, General | $50,540 |
| Security Science and Technology | $50,368 |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | $46,448 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,805 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,271 |
Median earnings for these 25 University of Wisconsin-Platteville programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,760 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional University of Wisconsin-Platteville programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Wisconsin-Platteville?
The middle 50% of University of Wisconsin-Platteville's submitters earned ACT composites of 21–27; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is University of Wisconsin-Platteville's acceptance rate?
87.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,021 admitted from 5,754 applicants.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Platteville cost?
In-state tuition is $8,644; out-of-state students pay $17,603. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,760 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — 90.7% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point — 91.8% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Superior — 93% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Stout — 87.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.