University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,126

4.38% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,266

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

89.4%

4,934 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,389

85% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

61.3%

854 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a higher education institution located in Grant County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Platteville were Mechanical Engineering (162 degrees awarded), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (78 degrees), and General Civil Engineering (75 degrees).

In 2024, 1,534 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. 42.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,338 degrees), 17.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $7,126, which is $−16,874 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $7,126, which is $16,874 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,266.

In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Platteville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,126

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was $7,126. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $−16,874 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,266

2024 Value

1.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Wisconsin-Platteville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,266. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Platteville grew by 1.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,974

Room and Board

$220

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was of $8,974 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.67% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $220. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Platteville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.57% with respect to 2023, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Platteville received 4,934 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 14.3% annual growth. Out of those 4,934 applicants, 4,410 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.4% acceptance rate.

There were 6,389 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2024.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an overall enrollment yield of 29.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,410

Accepted Out of 4,934

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville was 89.4% (4,410 admissions from 4,934 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 87.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 14.3%, while admissions declined by 12.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Platteville had a total enrollment of 6,389 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 5,430 students and the part-time enrollment is 959. This means that 85% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.2% White, 5.59% Hispanic or Latino, 1.91% Two or More Races, 1.86% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 0.203% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0783% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (55.8%), followed by White Female (33.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.88%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.3%), followed by White Female (14%) and Asian Male (1.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,389 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 5,430 and the part-time enrollment is 959. This means that 85% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Wisconsin-Platteville had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,506 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
357 enrolled students
Two or More Races
122 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 86.2% White, 5.59% Hispanic or Latino, 1.91% Two or More Races, 1.86% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 0.203% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0783% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 105 students (1.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 234 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is white (1,338 degrees awarded). There were 17.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is Mechanical Engineering (162 degrees awarded), followed by Manufacturing Engineering Technology (78 degrees) and General Civil Engineering (75 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (409 degrees awarded), Agriculture (88 degrees), and Protective Services (142 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Software developers (521,552 people), Other managers (422,529 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (386,392 people), Civil engineers (318,394 people), and Mechanical engineers (232,602 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2024 are Engineering (409 degrees awarded), Agriculture (88 degrees), Protective Services (142 degrees), Engineering Technologies (94 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Engineering (409 degrees awarded), Agriculture (88 degrees), Protective Services (142 degrees), Engineering Technologies (94 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Computer Systems Design (542,987 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (496,362 people), Construction (390,689 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (347,789 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (254,534 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Most Common (2024)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
49 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
5 degrees awarded
Pre-Engineering
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Platteville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

884

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

650

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 884 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, which is 1.36 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (650).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 149 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Mechanical Engineering, which is 11.5 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.56 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 31% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Platteville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,338 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
75 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is white (1,338 degrees awarded). There were 17.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

0.261% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
1,080 degrees awarded
White Male
1,011 degrees awarded
White Male
1,008 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is white male (1,080 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,011 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an endowment valued at nearly $66M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.66M (4.02%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Platteville had a total salary expenditure of 135M. University of Wisconsin-Platteville employs 86 Professors, 68 Lecturers and 61 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Male Professor (58), Male Associate professor (39), and Male Lecturer (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are: Service, with 90 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 87 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees.

Endowment

$66M

2024 Endowment

18.6%

growth from 2023

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an endowment valued at about $66M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Platteville grew 18.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.2M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$55.9M

2024 Salaries

1.28%

decline from 2023

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Platteville paid a median of $55.9M in salaries, which represents 41.3% of their overall expenditure ($135M) and a 1.28% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.68% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.25% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$18.8M

Instructional Salaries

264

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Platteville paid a total of $18.8M to 264 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville were Service with 90 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 87 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees.

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