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University of Wisconsin - Platteville SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range21 to 28

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate89.4%

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.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Wisconsin - Platteville facts and stats

Quick Facts

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.

Location

Platteville, WI

Undergrad Enrollment6,045

Freshman Retention79%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio20:1

Graduation Rate61%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of Wisconsin - Platteville application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 30

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

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.

In-State Tuition$7,126

Out-of-State Tuition$16,085

Room and Board$8,530

Average Merit Award$2,556

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid45%

Average Aid Package$5,386

Average Debt at Grad$29,707

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.