More selective than 23% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Wisconsin-Platteville over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at University of Wisconsin-Platteville or have its file? Send it to us.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Wisconsin-Platteville is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | — | — | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | — | — | 21–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Wisconsin-Platteville compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
University of Wisconsin-Platteville has the 28th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | 87% | 46% | $14,305 |
| 25 | Carthage College | 87% | 64% | $26,565 |
| 26 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | 88% | 55% | $17,490 |
| 27 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | 89% | 48% | $13,369 |
| 28 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | 89% | 56% | $16,032 |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 91% | 49% | $15,014 |
| 30 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | 92% | 51% | $14,559 |
| 31 | Herzing University-Kenosha | 92% | 72% | $23,066 |
| 32 | University of Wisconsin-Superior | 93% | 42% | $12,220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Wisconsin-Platteville admissions questions
What is the University of Wisconsin-Platteville acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Platteville accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,021 of 5,754 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Wisconsin-Platteville require the SAT or ACT?
University of Wisconsin-Platteville considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,445 of 5,021).
Is University of Wisconsin-Platteville getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Platteville accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Wisconsin-Platteville overview