University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,418

2021 Average Net Price

$14,840

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.19%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

87.6%

5,156 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,773

81.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59%

948 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a higher education institution located in Grant County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Platteville were Mechanical Engineering (198 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (150 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (112 degrees).

In 2021, 1,840 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. 39.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,614 degrees), 18.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $6,418, which is $−16,766 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $6,418, which is $−16,766 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,840.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Platteville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,418

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was $6,418. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $−16,766 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$14,840

2021 Value

0.911%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Wisconsin-Platteville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,840. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Platteville grew by 0.911%.

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

$8,075

Room and Board

$200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was of $8,075 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.435% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 68.3% 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

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Platteville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 11.1% with respect to 2020, when 54% 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.

1.19%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was 1.19%, which represents 22 out of the 1856 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 5,156 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 40.5% annual growth. Out of those 5,156 applicants, 4,515 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.6% acceptance rate.

There were 6,773 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2021.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an overall enrollment yield of 28%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,515

Accepted Out of 5,156

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville was 87.6% (4,515 admissions from 5,156 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 81.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 40.5%, while admissions grew by 51%..

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.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Platteville had a total enrollment of 6,773 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 5,517 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,256. This means that 81.5% 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 87.8% White, 4.84% Hispanic or Latino, 1.92% Black or African American, 1.83% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (57.2%), followed by White Female (32.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.54%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.4%), followed by White Male (14.3%) and Black or African American Female (4.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,773 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 5,517 and the part-time enrollment is 1,256. This means that 81.5% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

76%

2021 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
5,944 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
328 enrolled students
Black or African American
130 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 87.8% White, 4.84% Hispanic or Latino, 1.92% Black or African American, 1.83% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 43 students (0.635%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 396 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 (1,614 degrees awarded). There were 18.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is Mechanical Engineering (198 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (150 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (112 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Agriculture (130 degrees awarded), Engineering (540 degrees), and Protective Services (210 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 (421,624 people), Other managers (394,903 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (349,361 people), Civil engineers (266,868 people), and Mechanical engineers (203,420 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2021 are Agriculture (130 degrees awarded), Engineering (540 degrees), Protective Services (210 degrees), Engineering Technologies (89 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Agriculture (130 degrees awarded), Engineering (540 degrees), Protective Services (210 degrees), Engineering Technologies (89 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (32 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (477,570 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (430,426 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (345,420 people), Construction (334,384 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (251,078 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 (2021)

Mechanical Engineering
198 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
150 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
112 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was Mechanical Engineering with 198 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

1,118

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

722

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,118 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, which is 1.55 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (722).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 183 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Mechanical Engineering, which is 12.2 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 79 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.1 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% 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, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is Female and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.316% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,614 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
87 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is white (1,614 degrees awarded). There were 18.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (87 degrees).

0.543% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
988 degrees awarded
White Female
626 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is white male (988 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (626 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an endowment valued at nearly $52.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 848k (1.62%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Platteville had a total salary expenditure of 128M. University of Wisconsin-Platteville employs 79 Professors, 69 Associate professors and 63 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Male Professor (49), Male Associate professor (47), and Male Assistant professor (40).

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 96 employees, Management, with 89 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees.

Endowment

$52.3M

2021 Endowment

31.2%

growth from 2020

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an endowment valued at about $52.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Platteville grew 31.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.91M 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

$56.4M

2021 Salaries

8.13%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Platteville paid a median of $56.4M in salaries, which represents 43.9% of their overall expenditure ($128M) and a 8.13% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.1M

Instructional Salaries

272

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Platteville paid a total of $18.1M to 272 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

79 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

96 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville were Professor with 79 employees, Associate professor with 69 employees, and Assistant professor with 63 employees.

In 2021, 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 96 employees, Management with 89 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was Male Professor with 49 employees, Male Associate professor with 47 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 40 employees.

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