Campus & Student Life at University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Home to about 6,892 undergraduates in 2020, UW - Platteville is a public university located in Platteville, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UW - Platteville offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UW - Platteville can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UW - Platteville Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UW - Platteville Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UW - Platteville Disability Services.

UW - Platteville for the Military

While not a "service academy", UW - Platteville does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UW - Platteville Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UW - Platteville for Veterans Guide.

UW - Platteville offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UW - Platteville does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Wisconsin - Platteville

UW - Platteville offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Wisconsin - Platteville

There were 6,892 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,053 (87.8%). Part-time attendance was 839 (12.2%).

University of Wisconsin - Platteville is Ranked #2,296 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UW - Platteville is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UW - Platteville #2296 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UW - Platteville by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UW - Platteville Diversity Guide.

University of Wisconsin - Platteville Competes in the NCAA

UW - Platteville has a total of 529 student athletes, 336 men and 193 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Wisconsin - Platteville Athletics