University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, Wisconsin 53818-3099
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for engineering — excellent value
University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a public institution in Platteville with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.9K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,760 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,754.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •WSC–Platteville was founded in 1866 as "Platteville Normal School", the first teacher preparation school in Wisconsin.
- •It was renamed "Platteville State Teachers College" in 1926 and "Wisconsin State College, Platteville" in 1951.
- •The Wisconsin Institute of Technology, founded in 1907 as the "Wisconsin Mining Trade School", was founded to train technicians for the numerous mining operations around Platteville.
- •It evolved into the first three-year program for mining engineers in the United States.
- •It changed its name to the "Wisconsin Institute of Technology" in 1939.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (61)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
40
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average