University of Wisconsin - Platteville
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Wisconsin - Platteville, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

85
%
Acceptance rate
1143
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Wisconsin - Platteville?

85%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UW-Platteville accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,416 people applied and 2,931 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1090 / 1304 (84%)
Men
1841 / 2112 (87%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Wisconsin - Platteville:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

48%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 48% ended up enrolling at University of Wisconsin - Platteville, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Wisconsin - Platteville by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UW-Platteville considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Wisconsin - Platteville?

1143
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

14% of freshmen who attended UW-Platteville were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 37% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

UW-Platteville is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

SAT Math Scores
Math Mean
580
SAT Verb Scores
Verbal Mean
563
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1143

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