University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Acceptance
89%
Avg SAT
1190
In-State
$8,644
Grad Rate (4yr)
33%
Retention
79%
Earnings
$61,760
AI Overview
Nestled in southwest Wisconsin's rolling farmland, UW-Platteville is known for strong agriculture and engineering programs that blend classroom theory with hands-on experience—think operating the university's own working farm or using industry-standard labs. The campus culture is unpretentious and community-focused, where students often know their professors personally. You'll thrive here if you value practical skills over prestige and prefer collaborative learning to cutthroat competition. A standout feature: the Pioneer Farm, where students gain real agricultural management experience.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$8,644
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,603
Room & Board
$9,886
Average Net Price
$16,032
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
21%
Take Federal Loans
42%
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,977
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$61,760Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$21,977Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Engineering
38 graduates
$95,300
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
47 graduates
$92,443
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
35 graduates
$88,918
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
154 graduates
$87,139
4 yrs after graduation
Engineering Physics
25 graduates
$85,901
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
58 graduates
$83,958
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
41 graduates
$82,652
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
82 graduates
$81,976
4 yrs after graduation
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
19 graduates
$75,099
4 yrs after graduation
Sustainability Studies
11 graduates
$73,238
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
55+ programsAnd 43 more programs available
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