University Of Wisconsin-Platteville

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville was founded in 1866 as a teaching college. In 1959, it merged with the Wisconsin Mining School and its name was changed to Wisconsin Institute of Technology. It became a part of the University of Wisconsin System in 1966 and adopted its present name in 1971. The university's campus is spread across an area of more than 800 acres and has around ten residence halls. UW-Platteville is made up of the following academic units:

• The College of Business, Industry, Life Sciences and Agriculture
• The College of Engineering, Mathmematics and Science
• The College of Liberal Arts and Education

UW-Platteville has officially recognized several Greek organizations, including Alpha Phi Omega, Delta Sigma Phi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Pi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Tau Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Ceres, Sigma Alpha Iota, Kappa Alpha Sigma and Zeta Beta Chi.

University Of Wisconsin-Platteville Highlights

Where University Of Wisconsin-Platteville stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in engineering, engineering technician, security and law enforcement, and mathematics.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

UW Platteville Students

The student enrollment at UW Platteville was 7,189 in 2007 (6,333 full-time equivalent).

About 65% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 35% of the class.

Undergrads are 87% of enrolled students and graduate students are 13%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: UW Platteville participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

UW Platteville provides on-campus housing for 2,585 of its 6,333 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

UW Platteville Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. UW Platteville is in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

UW Platteville Admissions (2007)