University of Wisconsin-Platteville Acceptance Rate
Platteville, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,754
- Admitted
- 5,021
- Yield
- 28.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Wisconsin-Platteville's acceptance rate has fallen from 94.4% in 2014–15 to 87.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,519 to 5,754 (+64%) over that period.
Its 87.3% rate makes University of Wisconsin-Platteville more selective than about 26% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 36%.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 28.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,519 | 3,322 | 94.4% | 1,705 |
| 2015–16 | 3,531 | 3,330 | 94.3% | 1,621 |
| 2016–17 | 4,047 | 3,251 | 80.3% | 1,561 |
| 2017–18 | 3,676 | 2,930 | 79.7% | 1,426 |
| 2018–19 | 3,872 | 3,189 | 82.4% | 1,688 |
| 2019–20 | 3,410 | 2,893 | 84.8% | 1,494 |
| 2020–21 | 3,671 | 2,991 | 81.5% | 1,389 |
| 2021–22 | 5,156 | 4,515 | 87.6% | 1,265 |
| 2022–23 | 5,354 | 4,574 | 85.4% | 1,437 |
| 2023–24 | 5,754 | 5,021 | 87.3% | 1,445 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,545 | 2,191 | 86.1% |
| Men | 3,209 | 2,830 | 88.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 33% |
How University of Wisconsin compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Wisconsin-Platteville's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Platteville's acceptance rate is 87.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,021 admitted of 5,754 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-Platteville test optional?
University of Wisconsin-Platteville is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-Platteville?
University of Wisconsin-Platteville received 5,754 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,021.
Is University of Wisconsin-Platteville getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Platteville has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 94.4% in 2014–15 to 87.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uwplatt.edu/.