University of Wisconsin–Platteville
University of Wisconsin–Platteville at a Glance
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About University of Wisconsin–Platteville
According to Wikipedia, University of Wisconsin–Platteville is a public university in Platteville, Wisconsin. Part of the University of Wisconsin System, it offers bachelor's and master's degrees. The university has three colleges that serve over 8,000 students on-campus and an additional 3,000 students through its five distance education programs.
University of Wisconsin–Platteville Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,754 | 89% | 79% | 58% | 24 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Wisconsin–Platteville Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $9,031 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $10,189 |
| 30K - 48K | $8,147 |
| 48K - 75K | $9,907 |
| 75K - 110K | $16,335 |
| 110K+ | $20,552 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Wisconsin–Platteville Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Wisconsin–Platteville students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $66,166 a year, and 95% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Wisconsin–Platteville's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 7,393 | 6,851 | 542 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Wisconsin–Platteville?
University of Wisconsin–Platteville is located at 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818-3099.
How Safe is University of Wisconsin–Platteville?
University of Wisconsin–Platteville reported 0.9 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most midsize residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of Wisconsin–Platteville has a violent crime rate of 0.09% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Platteville has a violent crime rate of 0.33% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.26%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Wisconsin–Platteville Known For?
University of Wisconsin–Platteville is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Literature
- History
- Law
- Sociology
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Education
- Business
- Political Science
- Medical
University of Wisconsin–Platteville's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Wisconsin–Platteville's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #1075 in the U.S. and #4454 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #1204 in the U.S. and #6276 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #1389 in the U.S. and #5805 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #1425 in the U.S. and #2760 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #1574 in the U.S. and #4137 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #1711 in the U.S. and #5275 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #1730 in the U.S. and #5577 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #1899 in the U.S. and #6208 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #1935 in the U.S. and #5708 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #1990 in the U.S. and #7418 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #2048 in the U.S. and #6928 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #2110 in the U.S. and #8497 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #2229 in the U.S. and #8303 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #2624 in the U.S. and #9351 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #2991 in the U.S. and #12299 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville ranks #3750 in the U.S. and #13453 worldwide for influence in Medical.
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