University of Wisconsin - Platteville SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
UW-Platteville’s 89% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many students, so use the ACT strategically rather than automatically. Because only 28% submitted scores, consider sending yours when it is a clear plus, with a 24 or higher placing you in the upper half of the reported range.
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville facts and stats
University of Wisconsin - Platteville enrolls about 6,045 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. UW-Platteville has a freshman retention rate of 79%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 61%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.
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How do your scores compare at UW-Platteville?
Key University of Wisconsin - Platteville application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 30
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UW-Platteville, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a retake if you want a stronger score. With no Early Decision or Early Action deadline, save the fall of senior year for one more retake only if it will arrive before UW-Platteville’s regular admission deadline and could improve your superscore.
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What you'll actually pay
UW-Platteville is a public university with in-state tuition of $7,126 and out-of-state tuition of $16,085. About 45% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $2,556. Submit the FAFSA by the April 30 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
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At UW-Platteville, out-of-state tuition is $16,085, while in-state tuition is $7,126. Room and board adds about $8,530, so total costs vary by residency and living plans. About 45% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $5,386 and an average merit award of $2,556. Graduates leave with an average debt of $29,707.
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43% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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