University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,827

6.37% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,966

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0563%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

87.3%

5,754 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,696

82.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.5%

869 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a higher education institution located in Grant County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Platteville were Mechanical Engineering (154 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (89 degrees), and Construction Management (85 degrees).

In 2023, 1,567 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 (1,375 degrees), 21.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $6,827, which is $−17,748 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was 0.0563%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,776 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $6,827, which is $17,748 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,966.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Platteville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,827

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was $6,827. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $−17,748 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$15,966

2023 Value

2.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Wisconsin-Platteville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,966. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Platteville grew by 2.38%.

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

$8,827

Room and Board

$200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was of $8,827 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.00566% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $200. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Platteville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.08% with respect to 2022, when 59% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0563%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was 0.0563%, which represents 1 out of the 1776 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Platteville received 5,754 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.47% annual growth. Out of those 5,754 applicants, 5,021 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.3% acceptance rate.

There were 6,696 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2023.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an overall enrollment yield of 28.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,021

Accepted Out of 5,754

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville was 87.3% (5,021 admissions from 5,754 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 85.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.47%, while admissions grew by 9.77%.

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.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Platteville had a total enrollment of 6,696 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 5,517 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,179. This means that 82.4% 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 85.8% White, 5.69% Hispanic or Latino, 2.02% Black or African American, 1.9% Two or More Races, 1.4% Asian, 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0896% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (56%), followed by White Female (33.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (12.9%), followed by White Male (8.99%) and Black or African American Female (2.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,696 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 5,517 and the part-time enrollment is 1,179. This means that 82.4% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

80%

2023 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
5,746 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
381 enrolled students
Black or African American
135 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 85.8% White, 5.69% Hispanic or Latino, 2.02% Black or African American, 1.9% Two or More Races, 1.4% Asian, 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0896% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 85 students (1.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 237 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 (1,375 degrees awarded). There were 21.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is Mechanical Engineering (154 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (89 degrees) and Construction Management (85 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (426 degrees awarded), Agriculture (99 degrees), and Protective Services (172 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 (492,542 people), Other managers (407,292 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (374,463 people), Civil engineers (303,504 people), and Mechanical engineers (227,034 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2023 are Engineering (426 degrees awarded), Agriculture (99 degrees), Protective Services (172 degrees), Engineering Technologies (58 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Engineering (426 degrees awarded), Agriculture (99 degrees), Protective Services (172 degrees), Engineering Technologies (58 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (966,052 people), Construction (696,939 people), Elementary & secondary schools (652,782 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (547,695 people), and Banking & related activities (545,095 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 (2023)

Mechanical Engineering
154 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
89 degrees awarded
Construction Management
85 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was Mechanical Engineering with 154 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

902

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

665

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 902 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, which is 1.36 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (665).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 139 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Mechanical Engineering, which is 9.27 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 62 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.29 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% 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, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is Female and Two or More Races (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.23% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,375 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
64 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is white (1,375 degrees awarded). There were 21.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (64 degrees).

0.511% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
802 degrees awarded
White Female
573 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is white male (802 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (573 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an endowment valued at nearly $55.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.68M (3.01%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Platteville had a total salary expenditure of 142M. University of Wisconsin-Platteville employs 82 Professors, 70 Lecturers and 63 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Male Professor (54), Male Associate professor (39), and Female Lecturer (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 97 employees, Service, with 92 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 80 employees.

Endowment

$55.7M

2023 Endowment

7.25%

growth from 2022

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an endowment valued at about $55.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Platteville grew 7.25% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.98M 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

$56.6M

2023 Salaries

1.68%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Platteville paid a median of $56.6M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($142M) and a 1.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.25% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.13% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19M

Instructional Salaries

269

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Platteville paid a total of $19M to 269 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

97 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville were Professor with 82 employees, Lecturer with 70 employees, and Associate professor with 63 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 97 employees, Service with 92 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 80 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was Male Professor with 54 employees, Male Associate professor with 39 employees, and Female Lecturer with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

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