University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,418

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$14,363

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

8.77%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

79.7%

3,676 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

8,548

79.3% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

52.8%

858 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a higher education institution located in Grant County, WI. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Platteville were Mechanical Engineering (180 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (142 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (114 degrees).

In 2017, 1,629 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. 35.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (1,444 degrees), 30.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $6,418, which is $-14,315 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $6,418, which is $-14,315 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,363.

In 2017, 47% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 56% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$6,418

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was $6,418. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is $-14,315 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,363

2017 Value

0.153%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 University of Wisconsin-Platteville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,363. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Platteville grew by 0.153%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,438

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was of $7,438 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of room and board increased by 0.677% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

56%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

47% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Platteville received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 4.44% with respect to 2016, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.77%

2016 Default Rate

493

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was 8.77%, which represents 493 out of the 5620 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Platteville received 3,676 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 9.17% annual decline. Out of those 3,676 applicants, 2,930 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.7% acceptance rate.

There were 8,548 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2017, and 0% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an overall enrollment yield of 48.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

2,930

Accepted Out of 3,676

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville was 79.7% (2,930 admissions from 3,676 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 80.3%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by -9.17%, while admissions declined by -9.87%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has a total enrollment of 8,548 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 6,781 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,767. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.7% White, 4.25% Hispanic or Latino, 2.18% Black or African American, 1.84% Two or More Races, 1.57% Asian, 0.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0936% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (59.2%), followed by White Female (30.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.56%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Male (12.1%), followed by White Female (8.62%) and Asian Female (3.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,548 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 6,781 and the part-time enrollment is 1,767. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), University of Wisconsin-Platteville had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
7,500
Hispanic or Latino
363
Black or African American
186

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is 87.7% White, 4.25% Hispanic or Latino, 2.18% Black or African American, 1.84% Two or More Races, 1.57% Asian, 0.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0936% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 36 students (0.421%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 471 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The majority of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are white (1,444 degrees awarded). There were 30.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is Mechanical Engineering (180 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (142 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (114 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (162 degrees awarded), Engineering (482 degrees), and Communication Technologies (23 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Software developers (439,058 people), Other managers (356,300 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (341,089 people), Civil engineers (272,687 people), and Mechanical engineers (211,925 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Agriculture (162 degrees awarded), Engineering (482 degrees), Communication Technologies (23 degrees), Engineering Technologies (111 degrees), and Protective Services (176 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Surgeons, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Computer Systems Design (454,799 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (423,671 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (343,009 people), Construction (321,243 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (213,379 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
180 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
142 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
114 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was Mechanical Engineering with 180 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Platteville according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,050
579

In 2017, 1,050 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, which is 1.81 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (579).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Platteville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 166 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Mechanical Engineering, which is 11.9 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 73 degrees were awarded to women at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 69 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 20% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Platteville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is Female and Two or More Races (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,444 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is white (1,444 degrees awarded). There were 30.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (47 degrees).

0.368% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
942 degrees awarded
White Female
502 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is white male (942 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (502 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an endowment valued at nearly $32.5M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $656k (2.02%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, University of Wisconsin-Platteville had a total salary expenditure of $135M. University of Wisconsin-Platteville employs 90 Professors, 90 Assistant professors, and 89 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are Male Assistant professors (62), Male Professors(60), and Male Lecturers (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are: Office and Administrative Support, with 114 employees, Service, with 97 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$32.5M

2017 Endowment

13.5%

growth from 2016

University of Wisconsin-Platteville has an endowment valued at about $32.5M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Platteville grew 13.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $635k lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Platteville (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.38M - Federal
$357k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, University of Wisconsin-Platteville received $2.38M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $357k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$54.8M

2017 Salaries

0.708%

decline from 2016

In 2017, University of Wisconsin-Platteville paid a median of $54.8M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($135M) and a 0.708% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.76% decline from 2015 and a 2.91% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.2M

Instructional Salaries

321

Number of Employees

In 2017, University of Wisconsin-Platteville paid a total of $19.2M to 321 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

90 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

114 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville were Professor with 90 employees; Assistant professor with 90 employees; and Assistant professor with 89 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville were Office and Administrative Support with 114 employees; Service with 97 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Lecturer

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Platteville was Male Assistant professor with 62 employees, Male Professor with 60 employees, and Male Lecturer with 48 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

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