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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, WI

University of Wisconsin - Platteville, founded in 1866, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its 400-acre campus is located in Platteville, 65 miles southwest of Madison.

Web Site www.uwplatt.edu/

Institution Type Public

Coeducational Yes

Undergraduate Students 8,047

Women 2,822 (35.1%)

Men 5,225 (64.9%)

Graduate Students 854

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty

Overall Admission Rate Not reported Early Action Offered

Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA Not reported

SAT Math Not reported

SAT Critical Reading Not reported

SAT Writing Not reported

ACT Composite 21-25 range of middle 50%

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance In-state: $18,348

Out-of-state: $26,199

Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,488

Out-of-state: $15,339

Room and Board $7,160

Average Percent of Need Met Not reported

Average Freshman Award $5,809

Average Indebtedness of

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 35,074

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 9% of classes

10-19 students: 19% of classes 20-29 students: 37% of classes 30-39 students: 19% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 2% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

Platteville Population 11,384

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing 98% of freshmen, 47% of all students

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III

Mascot Pioneer

Sororities Fraternities

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.2% Asian

1.4% Black/African-American 2.9% Hispanic/Latino

1.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 92.2% White

0.2% Unknown

International Students 1.7% from 11 countries

First-Year Students Returning 78.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 16.0%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N

FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units

English 4

Mathematics 3

Science 3

Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History

Academic Electives 4

Examinations

Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office SAT or ACT Required Not reported SAT Only

ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component

Use of SAT/ACT

Essay SAT: No policy as of nowACT: No policy as of now

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 1 University Plaza

City, State, Zip Platteville, WI 53818-3099

Phone (608) 342-1125

Fax

E-mail admit@uwplatt.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Early Decision Deadline Not reported Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered

Early Action Deadline Not reported Early Action Notification

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission

Deadline Application Fee

Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission

Notification Not reported Accept Offer of

Admission No set date

Waiting List Used

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications not accepted

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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued

Application Form

Common Application Not accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Not reported

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal

Statement Recommended for all freshmen Letters of

Recommendation Other

Financial Need Financial need is not a

consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Class Rank X

Recommendations X

Essay X

Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest X

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate Not reported

Women Not reported

Men Not reported

Students Enrolled Not reported

Women Not reported

Men Not reported

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

SAT Writing Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 % Score of 600 - 700 % Score of 500 - 600 % Score of 400 - 500 % Score of 300 - 400 % Score of 200 - 300 %

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA Not reported

3.75 and Above 3.50 - 3.74 3.25 - 3.49 3.00 - 3.24 2.50 - 2.99 2.00 - 2.49

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite 21-25 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 6%

Score of 24 - 29 39% Score of 18 - 23 51% Score of 12 - 17 4% Score of 6 - 11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank Top tenth: 10%

Top quarter: 36% Top half: 73% Bottom half: 27% National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance In-state: $18,348 Out-of-state: $26,199 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,488

Out-of-state: $15,339

Room and Board $7,160

Books and Supplies $400

Other Expenses $3,300

Payment Plans Installment plan

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Not reported

Application Process

Application Deadline

Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning June 1

Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 003921 Free

PROFILE OF 2002-03 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants 796 (75.1%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 504 (63.3%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 477 (94.6%) of applicants with

financial need Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported

Average Award $5,809

Need-Based Gift Received by 357 (74.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,660

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 396 (83.0%) of aidrecipients, average amount $3,023

Merit-Based Gift Not reported

Merit-Based Gift 295 (27.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,459

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants 3,289 (70.4%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 2,468 (52.8%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 2,398 (97.2%) of applicants with

financial need Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported

Average Award $6,161

Need-Based Gift Received by 1,459 (60.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,599

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 2,112 (88.1%) of aidrecipients, average amount $3,590

Merit-Based Gift Not reported

Merit-Based Gift 652 (14.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,427

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PROFILE OF 2002-03 FINANCIAL AID - continued

Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 68%

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $15,785

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 3.0%

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Federal Perkins loans State Loans

Other Loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas

Engineering/Technologies, Health Fields, Mathematics, Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Business, Mathematics, Education, Engineering/Technologies, HealthFields, Communication Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Music Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Leadership Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Leadership Special Characteristics

Award Areas Not reported

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued

Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S

Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Accounting

Agricultural Business and Management, General Agricultural Teacher Education

Agronomy and Crop Science Animal Sciences, General Art/Art Studies, General Biological and Physical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General

Civil Engineering, General

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other

Computer Science

Computer Software Engineering

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Economics, General

Education, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Engineering, Other

English Language and Literature, General Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Forensic Science and Technology

Geographic Information Science and Cartography Geography

German Language and Literature History, General

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Technology/Technician Industrial and Product Design

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music, General

Natural Resources and Conservation, Other Ornamental Horticulture

Philosophy

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General

Rhetoric and Composition

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Secondary Education and Teaching Social Sciences, General

Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric Sustainability Studies

Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued

Most Popular Disciplines Engineering, Agriculture, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None

Special Programs Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher

certification, Cooperative education program, Internships

Study Abroad Offered

Online Degrees Some online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Not required

Foreign Language Required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Not reported

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 35,074

Part-Time Faculty Not reported

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Not reported

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 9% of classes

10-19 students: 19% of classes 20-29 students: 37% of classes 30-39 students: 19% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 2% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 30% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 43% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings 697,508

Computing

Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus Not Reported

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4

GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science, Master of Science in Education

Master's Programs of Study

Adult Education Computer Science Counselor Education

Criminal Justice and Criminology

Education--General Elementary Education

Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English Education

Middle School Education Project Management Secondary Education

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E

LOCATION AND SETTING

Platteville Population 11,384 Nearest Metropolitan

Area

Environment Large town

Campus Size 820 acres

Weather

Temperature 7.2 average low in January, 78.2 average high in September

Rain 120 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Nearest Airport 75 mile(s) from campus in Madison

Nearest Bus Station

Nearest Train Station 30 mile(s) from campus in Dubuque, Iowa

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student

apartments, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing 98% of freshmen, 47% of all students

Housing Requirements Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 53%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered

Personal Counseling Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III

Mascot Pioneer

School Colors Orange and blue

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

Baseball x

Basketball x x

Cheerleading x x

Cross-Country Running x x

Football x

Golf x

Soccer x x

Softball x

Track And Field x x

Volleyball x

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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued

Club Sports

Women's Club Sports bowling, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Men's Club Sports bowling, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station

Sororities Fraternities

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S

STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes

All Undergraduates 8,047

Women 2,822 (35.1%)

Men 5,225 (64.9%)

Full-Time Undergraduates 7,147

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.2% Asian

1.4% Black/African-American 2.9% Hispanic/Latino

1.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 92.2% White

0.2% Unknown

International Students 1.7% from 11 countries

Average Age 21

All Graduate Students 854

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 78.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 16.0%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years 43.2%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years 52.0%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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