# University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Public college in Platteville, WI. IPEDS ID 240462.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-platteville · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-platteville.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 89% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,032 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 56%; beats 45% of WI colleges and 54% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $61,760; beats 90% of WI colleges and 73% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,009 |
| 30-48k | $10,459 |
| 48-75k | $12,065 |
| 75-110k | $17,984 |
| 110k+ | $20,245 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.56 years on average (32% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $61,760 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,009 | $41,081 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,459 | $47,693 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $12,065 | $55,016 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,984 | $82,007 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,245 | $92,317 | 3.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $21,266 in-state; about $30,225 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $8,644 in-state, $17,603 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $8,174; books: $220

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 21–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,754 applicants, 5,021 admitted, 1,445 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 89%, ACT 21–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 87%, ACT 21–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (50 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $71,635 | $95,300 | $24,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $77,405 | $92,443 | $23,251 |
| Industrial Engineering | $76,952 | $88,918 | $27,694 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,612 | $87,139 | $26,000 |
| Engineering Physics | $68,379 | $85,901 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $67,742 | $83,958 | $25,125 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $68,711 | $82,652 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,582 | $81,976 | $23,522 |
| Environmental Engineering | $69,490 | $75,099 | $20,457 |
| Sustainability Studies | $59,089 | $73,238 | $24,205 |
| Accounting | $56,688 | $68,982 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration | $51,290 | $66,306 | $25,000 |
| Agricultural Business | $54,473 | $66,059 | $15,276 |
| Chemistry | $49,386 | $65,271 | $26,000 |
| Plant Sciences | $47,910 | $61,085 | $19,125 |
| Criminal Justice | $41,636 | $59,533 | $25,000 |
| Animal Sciences | $44,956 | $53,530 | $20,875 |
| Education | $50,540 | $52,895 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $46,027 | $51,628 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $32,915 | $51,083 | $24,225 |
| Biology | $35,752 | $50,540 | $22,010 |
| Security / Homeland Security | $38,013 | $50,368 | $24,780 |
| Communications Technologies / Technicians and Support Services, Other | not reported | $46,448 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,290 | $43,805 | $26,000 |
| Studio Art | $37,379 | $42,271 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $46,069 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Nanotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $98,780 (WI), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (metro), $95,870 (WI), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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