University of Wisconsin–Platteville

LEADERS IN STEM
UW-Platteville is a leader among regional comprehensive universities in engineering, technology, agriculture, and education, with innovative programs in forensic investigation, construction management, and renewable energy. Our new engineering building, Sesquicentennial Hall, which has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, further cements our reputation as an outstanding and affordable engineering school. It features a 20,000-square-foot innovation center—one of the largest maker spaces in the Midwest—equipped with woodworking, metalworking, 3D printing, fabrication, and more.

As technology evolves, we adapt quickly to equip you with tools you need to succeed, whether it’s integrated AI into our curriculum or using state-of-the art technologies for herd management, UW-Platteville’s commitment to applied learning is evident in many other state-of-the-art labs and facilities. Students gain real-world experience in our unique Forensic Investigation Crime Scene House, Cybersecurity Lab, Cadaver Lab, Commercial Construction Lab, and 430-acre working farm.

HELIOS
UW-Platteville’s Helios Program offers a new way to engage students in collaborative learning within a tight-knit cohort of peers. Students can earn their Certificate of Integrated Liberal Arts by completing coursework focused on one of two thematic clusters: environment and sustainability or law and conflict resolution. 

This is an engaging way to complete your general education requirements, all while working toward a certificate that showcases your well-rounded understanding of an interdisciplinary topic. You can engage in a mix of learning inside and outside of the classroom by attending cultural programs, lectures, social activities, and through project-based learning and independent research.

SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY
Service-learning projects are an important component of the hands-on education that UW-Platteville provides. They can be found across many academic programs and majors at the university. Students in the School of Education, for example, frequently organize Family Math and Reading Nights for local school districts. UW-Platteville has been nationally recognized for its Adaptive Aquatics Program, which partners with local K-12 schools to bring students with disabilities to campus to receive specialized swim instruction from Health and Human performance students. 

LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES
UW-Platteville offers two Living-Learning Communities for students who want to enrich their academic experience in and out of the classroom. 

• The Innovation Living Learning Community is for students focused on making new innovations. Any UW-Platteville major can participate. Future innovators will have access to tools and resources to make their ideas a reality, including the new 20,000-square-foot Huff Family Innovation Center in Sesquicentennial Hall. 
• The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Living Learning Community provides an academic and personal support network for students. Members are invited to a wide variety of social and professional events.

ATHLETICS
UW-Platteville participates in a full range of NCAA Division III sports activities during the academic year. It is a member institution of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

• Women’s: basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball
• Men’s: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, soccer, indoor and outdoor track and field, and wrestling

READY FOR ANYTHING
With a small faculty-to-student ratio, students receive personalized attention and opportunities that set them apart. From as early as their first year on campus, they can collaborate with faculty on research and gain industry connections—opportunities that aren’t available to students at larger schools. This, combined with access to robust internship and co-op programs throughout their education, contributes to our graduates’ 96% placement rate and average starting salary of $66,000.

CAPSTONES
UW-Platteville offers a number of capstone courses and projects across majors. Just one example is the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science’s Senior Design Projects. Here, a group of students work with an industry partner to solve real problems or create new products. Under the supervision of both an industry advisor and UW-Platteville faculty member, students will explore all aspects of the project, from creative development and project management to engineering ethics, product safety, copyrights and patents, robust engineering, and more. At the end of the semester, students present their results to their industry sponsor, many of whom have in the past adopted and implemented concepts from the project. Students also showcase their projects through formal presentations and posters at the Senior Design Open House.

INTERNSHIPS
Internships or co-ops are strongly encouraged for all students at UW-Platteville and are required by some programs. Prior to graduation, more than 80% of UW-Platteville students have completed an internship, co-op, student teaching, or field experience. 88% of those students were paid for their experience, while 69% earned course credit for the experience. 41% of those students ended up working for the same employer after graduation. No matter the field, your education at UW-Platteville can be easily translated to real-world impact.

Admission

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 21 | 75th Percentile: 27
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 27
ACT English
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 26

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $8,715
Tuition (Minnesota resident): $10,280
Tuition (IA/IL Tuition Advantage): $13,620
Tuition (out-of-state): $17,675

Room & Board: $8,530