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University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,825

Acceptance Rate

87%

Graduation Rate

61%

Annual Tuition

$8,315

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Wisconsin-Platteville earn a median of $61,760 ten years after entry — 14% above the national median. Acceptance rate 87.3%, average SAT score 1190, in-state tuition $8,315.

At a Glance

Total Students

5,928

Retention Rate

80%

Faculty Ratio

20

Financial Aid

44%

Median Debt

$21,977

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,190

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

21–28

Institution Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 87.3% and a student body of 5,928. The university's retention rate is 80.1%, and its graduation rate is 61.3%. The median debt for graduates is $21,977, and 43.9% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $56,860. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $54,825, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $61,760. In-state tuition costs $8,315.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$57k

1 YEAR

$55k

5 YEARS

$62k

10 YEARS

Top 22% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Wisconsin-Platteville alumni earn a median salary of $56,860. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $54,825, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $61,760. The median debt for graduates is $21,977.

The university has an 87.3% acceptance rate and a 61.3% graduation rate. 80.1% of students are retained. 43.9% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $8,315.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 300 / yr
Median Salary $95,090

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 190 / yr
Median Salary $71,612

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

Graduates 168 / yr
Median Salary $67,742

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 160 / yr
Median Salary $54,819

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 104 / yr
Median Salary $37,558

Civil Engineering

Graduates 83 / yr
Median Salary $69,582

Biology, General

Graduates 81 / yr
Median Salary $35,752

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 74 / yr
Median Salary $39,290

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 66 / yr
Median Salary $77,405

Animal Sciences

Graduates 66 / yr
Median Salary $44,956

Security Science and Technology

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $38,013

Engineering, General

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $96,767

Agricultural Business and Management

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $54,473

Industrial Engineering

Graduates 54 / yr
Median Salary $76,952

Computer Engineering

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $71,635

Psychology, General

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $32,915

Education, General

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $52,784

Plant Sciences

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $47,910

Engineering Physics

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $68,379

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $46,027

Chemistry

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $49,386

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $68,711

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $69,490

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $46,069

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Campus Location

Platteville, Wisconsin

Platteville, WI 53818-3099

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is located in Platteville, Wisconsin. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an acceptance rate of 87.3%.