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Your chances of getting into University of Wisconsin Platteville

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

85.4%
Admission Difficulty for University of Wisconsin Platteville
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UW-Platteville is 85.4%.  Its admission rate is the 22nd lowest in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UW-Platteville and can you get accepted?

University of Wisconsin Platteville is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,574 out of the 5,354 who applied were admitted.

University of Wisconsin Platteville typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into UW-Platteville?

85% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Wisconsin Platteville you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.39 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

UW-Platteville GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.39*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Wisconsin Platteville?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UW-Platteville are to have around a 3.39 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.39 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UW-Platteville accepts 85% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UW-Platteville is 3.39 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #16 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since UW-Platteville is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.39 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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UW-Platteville SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Wisconsin Platteville. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 88% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for University of Wisconsin Platteville
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for University of Wisconsin Platteville
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

UW-Platteville ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

88%
ACT Scores for University of Wisconsin Platteville
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 19
Math 25th Percentile 20
Composite 25th Percentile 20
ACT Scores for University of Wisconsin Platteville
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UW-Platteville?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to UW-Platteville is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 26.  The school ranks #15 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 88 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Wisconsin Platteville.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Wisconsin Platteville is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into UW-Platteville for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 85% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 92% with a 26 ACT score.

University of Wisconsin Platteville admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >92%
23 to 26 Avg + 85%-92%
20 to 23 Avg - 75%-85%
17 to 20 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 17 Low <61%
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High School Class Rank

73% of University of Wisconsin Platteville freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Wisconsin Platteville students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 37%
Top 50% of class 73%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Wisconsin Platteville admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,417 2,937 5,354
Accepted 2,060 2,514 4,574
Acceptance Rate 85% 86% 85%
Enrolled 540 897 1,437
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 36% 31%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Wisconsin Platteville is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Wisconsin Platteville and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Wisconsin Platteville Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Wisconsin Platteville
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to University of Wisconsin Platteville often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240462 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Platteville.

Last updated February 24, 2024