# University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-platteville

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a public college in Platteville, WI with 5,837 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 1190 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,451 per year ($10,189 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,166 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 89% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 5,754 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,021 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $21,759 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $15,451 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,189 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $8,147 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,907 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $16,335 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $20,552 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 5,837 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 58% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $66,166 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of Wisconsin-Platteville considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Wisconsin-Platteville's acceptance rate?**

University of Wisconsin-Platteville admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-Platteville?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–28.

**Is University of Wisconsin-Platteville test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Wisconsin-Platteville?**

In Fall 2023, 5,754 students applied to University of Wisconsin-Platteville and 5,021 were admitted; 1,445 enrolled.

**Does University of Wisconsin-Platteville consider legacy status?**

No. University of Wisconsin-Platteville reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Wisconsin-Platteville require an essay?**

University of Wisconsin-Platteville reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Wisconsin-Platteville cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $21,759 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,451.

**What is University of Wisconsin-Platteville's graduation rate?**

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 240462. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology