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University of Wisconsin-Platteville, also known as UW-Platteville or UWP, is a public university located in Platteville, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in 1866 as a teaching college. The college officially became a university in 1971. The university offers both bachelor and master degrees in diverse areas of study. The campus is spread across an area of more than 800 acres.
UW-Platteville’s athletic department fields both men’s and womens’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Pioneers. Many UWP students have become famous. Some notable alumni are David Ott, classical music composer; T. Harry Williams, Historian; and James Wright, Historian and 16th President of Dartmouth College.
Platteville, WI is home to UW Platteville. Platteville is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UW Platteville go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, engineering, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
UW Platteville has 7,189 enrolled students (as of 2007).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. UW Platteville values student athletics, and belongs to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin Platteville
1 University Plz
Platteville, WI 53818-3001
General Phone: (608) 342-1421
http://www.uwplatt.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 234 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, engineering physics |
| Education And Teaching | 196 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching, school counseling, industrial arts teaching, agricultural teaching |
| Business And Management | 174 | business management, business administration, accounting, business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 121 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 88 | manufacturing tech |
| Liberal Arts | 82 | English, social services, history, geography, foreign language and literature, political science, liberal arts and humanities, international studies, ... |
| Science | 69 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 33 | communications tech courses, communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | psychology |
| Animal Science And Care | 26 | animal science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | software engineering, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 19 | agricultural operations |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 15 | horticultural science, agronomy |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | natural resources courses |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for UW Platteville in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 999 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 154 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2007, UW Platteville had a total enrollment of 7,189 students (6,333 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 80% |
| Illinois | 13% |
| Iowa | 5% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
UW Platteville offers campus housing for 2,585 of its 6,333 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Platteville, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,992 | 2,804 | 94% | 1,439 | 51% |
| Men | 1,971 | 1,848 | 94% | 942 | 51% |
| Women | 1,021 | 956 | 94% | 497 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,747 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,320 |
| Room and board | $ 4,602 |
| Room charge | $ 2,792 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,810 |
| Books and supplies | $ 320 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,750 |
Financial Aid:
UW Platteville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 392100)
UW Platteville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 104 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 53 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $77,647 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $71,341 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $71,347 | 17 | $67,681 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $57,451 | 27 | $56,324 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $51,292 | 23 | $48,293 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 32 | $40,224 | 23 | $38,348 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 182 | $57,370 | 90 | $51,823 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UW Platteville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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