What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

To go and spend a day at the college, sit in a class to see if college is really for you. Also to job shadow that way you know certain if the career you're looking into appeals to you after you've spent a day observing it. Lastly to find a college that you can finacially pay off in a fair amount of time and one that is noted worthy of the career you plan on going to.

What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

I do not have anything bad to say, except it is so far away. I wish it was closer so I could visit the campus.

What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

I would have been more prepared for taking basic classes than I was originally. I did not understand that i would be taking so many general courses to get credits. If this was brought to me in highschool I would have concentrated even harder to get through as many AP level classes as possible to earn college credit. By doing this, it would have given me an opportunity to concentrate more on classes that were dealing with my majors.

Describe the students at your school.

I attend through the extended degree program, so I do not get to enjoy having classmates.

Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

Small-town, close knit community where you feel like you're friends with everybody.

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

My scool is best know foe it's online programs in Crminal Justice and Buisness.

What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

That you can walk anywhere that everything is convient to get to.

What's unique about your campus?

I like that it's smaller. There are about 7000 students there, so the classes are small, like high school classes. To me, this is the best way to learn and excel at school.

What kind of person should not attend this school?

Someone who expects a lot to be going on shouldn't attend this school. It's also not a good idea to come here if you live far away, because a lot of people go home on weekends. On weekends, the only way you know about something going on is if you are in a sport and know older players, if you plan on joining a fraternity and have pledged, or if you're a female, because there's not many here, so people always invite them.

What kind of person should attend this school?

The kind of person who should attend this school is any kind of person who enjoys a small town feel or wants to be an engineer.

Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

This school 's atmosphere is very laid back. You can feel comfortable here with all the faculty and students because everyone is so friendly. Drama and the necessity to drink and party all the time is not the main focus at this university. If you wanted to, you could but there is more things to do on weekends than party here compaired to other Wisconsin schools.

What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

Some of the professors cause problems and sometimes the food is terrible.

What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

Rednecks, Jocks, and Nerds. I believe from being at UW Platteville for three months that this stereotype is accurate and anyone coming to this college would say so.

What is your overall opinion of this school?

I was a little disappointed when I started at UW-Platteville because I originally wanted to go to a out-of-state school. My dad went to UW-Platteville and he told me that even though it is four hours from home, that it would become like another home to me. He was obviously right because now I refer to my room as home and I even miss my dorm bed when I go home.

What are the most popular student activities/groups?

Frolfing, because we have a frolf course. You will also see a lot of long boarders, along with many more hobbies.

What are the academics like at your school?

Here at UW Platteville there are many different academics to chose from due to it being a 4 year and not a 2 year college. As the years go through I am looking forward to taking classes and being able to chose for myself what ones look interesting and what ones don't,

Why did you decide to go to this school?

I decided to attend University of Wisconsin Platteville, because it had my intended major. I would have had to go out of state or to a private college, which I did not have the money to do. Not to mention, Platteville was a smaller school which fits my personality more than going to a larger school. I felt at home on campus and everyone was very helpful and informative. I believe I made the correct decision to attend the University.

I don't drink. Will it be hard for me to go to parties?

Absolutely not, Parties are very avoidable on campus, and there are hundreds of other opportunities on weekends besides parties.

Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

The best place on campus to get work done is definitely either the library, especially when it comes to winter, but in the fall and spring I love doing my homework outside in the grass.

Describe your school to someone who's never heard of it.

UW-Platteville is a school in a small town, it is very welcoming, and easy to make one on one connections with anyone and everyone.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

About University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Founded in 1866, University of Wisconsin-Platteville. is a Public college. Located in Wisconsin, which is a city setting in Wisconsin, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 7,861 full time undergraduate students, and 918 full time graduate students.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 22:1. There are 325 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Platteville include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate	80%
Application Deadline
Application Fee	50
SAT Range
ACT Range	21-26

Admissions at UWP are considered Less Selective, with ,35% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 39 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

72% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 31% were in the top quarter, and 10% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

“We”re apathetic”

58%

“We know about current events and vote”

36%

“We participate and encourage others to get involved”

“There”s nothing we won”t protest”

“We save it for the classroom”

27%

“Sometimes, but not often”

61%

“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”

“All the time, including weekends”

“I”m always terrified”

“I only go out in groups”

39%

“I usually let someone know where I”m going”

61%

“I feel extremely safe”

21%

“We don”t play sports”

“We play recreationally”

39%

“We bought the gear”

39%

“We live for the big game”

12%

“It”s not really our thing”

33%

“Occasinally we gallery crawl”

52%

“There are a variety of opportunities”

“We”re a very artistic group”

“Haven”t met them”

“Available in class”

73%

“They keep regular office hours”

24%

“They”re always available”

“No greek life, but other groups to join”

33%

“There is some involvement, but not a lot”

64%

“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”

“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”

“We”re not into drinking at all”

“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”

24%

“We only party on weekends”

61%

“There”s some drinking happening every night”

“Never, we”re here to learn”

58%

“There might be people who do”

30%

“People are known to partake on weekends”

“There”s a huge drug scene”

“We”re apathetic”

58%

“We know about current events and vote”

36%

“We participate and encourage others to get involved”

“There”s nothing we won”t protest”

“We save it for the classroom”

27%

“Sometimes, but not often”

61%

“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”

“All the time, including weekends”

“I”m always terrified”

“I only go out in groups”

39%

“I usually let someone know where I”m going”

61%

“I feel extremely safe”

21%

“We don”t play sports”

“We play recreationally”

39%

“We bought the gear”

39%

“We live for the big game”

12%

“It”s not really our thing”

33%

“Occasinally we gallery crawl”

52%

“There are a variety of opportunities”

“We”re a very artistic group”

“Haven”t met them”

“Available in class”

73%

“They keep regular office hours”

24%

“They”re always available”

“No greek life, but other groups to join”

33%

“There is some involvement, but not a lot”

64%

“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”

“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”

“We”re not into drinking at all”

“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”

24%

“We only party on weekends”

61%

“There”s some drinking happening every night”

“Never, we”re here to learn”

58%

“There might be people who do”

30%

“People are known to partake on weekends”

“There”s a huge drug scene”

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How would you rate on-campus housing?

84 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?

59 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?

86 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?

87 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?

87 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?

87 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?

87 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?

87 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

38 Students rated University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Maya - 07/12/2022

I think it is an okay school. They have great food sometimes and all the buildings are close by which is nice. I also love my forensic professors but as for other professors sometimes they are not so good. It is not a very diverse school though but for the most part people are nice.

Andrew - 04/29/2021

I enjoy the campus and I believe it is a good fit. It is close to my parent's home and I can easily travel back and forth. Overall, I feel as University of Wisconsin Platteville is an extremely good school and it fits all the criteria I am looking for in a college.

Christina - 07/09/2020

My personal opinion about the university of Wisconsin-Platteville, I am currently taking science classes for me to pursue my nursing degree. Because UW-Platteville has a very good science program and I need some science classes in order for me to start my education. Also, this school is very nice and clean. It is a public school with just the right amount of students in the class for you to focus and learn more from.

Joseph - 05/05/2020

Some of the facilities are outdated including the on-campus housing. The food is okay but overall. The campus and surrounding area is beautiful and great for biking. The class sizes are small which allow you to have a more personal experience with your professor who are always available if you need help. The university is well-known for its engineering, but is good for other majors. While the city is small it has everything you need including a neat downtown area with bars and restaurants. There are parties and drinking but nothing excessive. The campus is very safe and have never had an issue myself or heard of any major issue. The university hosts lots of events free to students. The university also has its own textbook library so you don't have to buy/rent your own. Overall, it is a great college.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville FAQS

What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 80%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

To go and spend a day at the college, sit in a class to see if college is really for you. Also to job shadow that way you know certain if the career you're looking into appeals to you after you've spent a day observing it. Lastly to find a college that you can finacially pay off in a fair amount of time and one that is noted worthy of the career you plan on going to.
Read all 76 answers
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

I do not have anything bad to say, except it is so far away. I wish it was closer so I could visit the campus.
Read all 19 answers
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

I would have been more prepared for taking basic classes than I was originally. I did not understand that i would be taking so many general courses to get credits. If this was brought to me in highschool I would have concentrated even harder to get through as many AP level classes as possible to earn college credit. By doing this, it would have given me an opportunity to concentrate more on classes that were dealing with my majors.
Read all 19 answers
Describe the students at your school.

I attend through the extended degree program, so I do not get to enjoy having classmates.
Read all 18 answers
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

Small-town, close knit community where you feel like you're friends with everybody.
Read all 17 answers
Describe your favorite campus traditions.

My scool is best know foe it's online programs in Crminal Justice and Buisness.
Read all 15 answers
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

That you can walk anywhere that everything is convient to get to.
Read all 14 answers
What's unique about your campus?

I like that it's smaller. There are about 7000 students there, so the classes are small, like high school classes. To me, this is the best way to learn and excel at school.
Read all 14 answers
What kind of person should not attend this school?

Someone who expects a lot to be going on shouldn't attend this school. It's also not a good idea to come here if you live far away, because a lot of people go home on weekends. On weekends, the only way you know about something going on is if you are in a sport and know older players, if you plan on joining a fraternity and have pledged, or if you're a female, because there's not many here, so people always invite them.
Read all 13 answers
What kind of person should attend this school?

The kind of person who should attend this school is any kind of person who enjoys a small town feel or wants to be an engineer.
Read all 12 answers
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

This school 's atmosphere is very laid back. You can feel comfortable here with all the faculty and students because everyone is so friendly. Drama and the necessity to drink and party all the time is not the main focus at this university. If you wanted to, you could but there is more things to do on weekends than party here compaired to other Wisconsin schools.
Read all 10 answers
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

Some of the professors cause problems and sometimes the food is terrible.
Read all 5 answers
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

Rednecks, Jocks, and Nerds. I believe from being at UW Platteville for three months that this stereotype is accurate and anyone coming to this college would say so.
Read all 4 answers
What is your overall opinion of this school?

I was a little disappointed when I started at UW-Platteville because I originally wanted to go to a out-of-state school. My dad went to UW-Platteville and he told me that even though it is four hours from home, that it would become like another home to me. He was obviously right because now I refer to my room as home and I even miss my dorm bed when I go home.
Read all 3 answers
What are the most popular student activities/groups?

Frolfing, because we have a frolf course. You will also see a lot of long boarders, along with many more hobbies.
Read all 3 answers
What are the academics like at your school?

Here at UW Platteville there are many different academics to chose from due to it being a 4 year and not a 2 year college. As the years go through I am looking forward to taking classes and being able to chose for myself what ones look interesting and what ones don't,
Read all 3 answers
Why did you decide to go to this school?

I decided to attend University of Wisconsin Platteville, because it had my intended major. I would have had to go out of state or to a private college, which I did not have the money to do. Not to mention, Platteville was a smaller school which fits my personality more than going to a larger school. I felt at home on campus and everyone was very helpful and informative. I believe I made the correct decision to attend the University.
Read all 1 answers
I don't drink. Will it be hard for me to go to parties?

Absolutely not, Parties are very avoidable on campus, and there are hundreds of other opportunities on weekends besides parties.
Read all 1 answers
Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

The best place on campus to get work done is definitely either the library, especially when it comes to winter, but in the fall and spring I love doing my homework outside in the grass.
Read all 1 answers
Describe your school to someone who's never heard of it.

UW-Platteville is a school in a small town, it is very welcoming, and easy to make one on one connections with anyone and everyone.
Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

34%

female

66%

male

7,861

Total Undergrad Enrollment

918

Total Grad Students

21%

Out-Of-State

78%

In-State

International

Organizations

201

Student Organizations

Fraternities

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

32%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native

N/A

% Asian/Pacific Islander

% Black or African-American

% Hispanic/Latino

% White or Caucasian

90%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

85% of students attending University of Wisconsin-Platteville receive some sort of financial aid. 25% were awarded federal grants. While 62% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

$15,334

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$500

Books and Supplies

$7,526

Room and Board

23,360

Total On Campus

Family Income

Cost

$0 - $30K

$10,022

$30 - $48K

$11,340

$48 - $75K

$14,846

$75 - $110K

$17,589

$110K & UP

$17,967

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville WI , 53818-3001

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