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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
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 OfferedEarly Decision Deadline Not reported Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline Not reported Early Action Notification
Application Dates and Fees
Regular AdmissionDeadline 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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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-mailWeb Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Not reported
Application Process
Application DeadlineAward 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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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 AreasEngineering/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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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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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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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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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reportedDoctoral Programs of Study
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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 MapNearest 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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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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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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