loading 6,000+ schools…
Platteville, WI · River Falls, WI
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,032/yr | $14,054/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,009/yr | $8,472/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,977 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,459/yr | $9,014/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,065/yr | $10,796/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,984/yr | $16,578/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,245/yr | $18,234/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $233/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,886/yr | $7,982/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,886/yr | $10,400/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $220/yr | $450/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,026/yr | $3,810/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,266/yr | $19,781/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,644/yr | $9,008/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,603/yr | $17,470/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 42% | 43% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 89% | 82% |
| SAT average | 1190 | 1150 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–28 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–26 · Math 21–28 | English 18–25 · Math 18–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,754 | 5,903 |
| Students accepted | 5,021 | 4,818 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,445 | 1,063 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 29% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 33% | 39% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 56% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,760/yr | $54,458/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,703–$83,326 | $38,018–$72,674 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 58% |
| Black students graduating | 17% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 49% | 65% |
| Asian students graduating | 53% | 55% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,825/yr | $46,524/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 42% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 48% |
| First-gen students who finish | 57% | 58% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,001/yr | $49,859/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 29% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 8% | Agriculture & Veterinary Science 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Education 14% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 29% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees | Education — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 5% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Engineering, General — $96,767/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $91,702/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 44% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,837 | 4,205 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 344 | 363 |
| Average professor pay | $7,885/mo | $8,788/mo |
| Full-time professors | 81% | 59% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $71,248 | $69,526 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Platteville, WI | River Falls, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1866 | 1874 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.6% | 1% |
| Men | 63% | 38% |
| Women | 37% | 62% |
| White students | 88% | 85% |
| Black students | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.9% | 5% |
| Asian students | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.2% | 5.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,324/yr | $9,465/yr |
| Endowment | $66.0M | $33.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,978 | 2,417 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,220/yr | $4,808/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,310/yr | $2,780/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 524 | 568 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.1M | $4.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.6M | $4.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $60,058 | $38,069 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.