A Leading University in Wisconsin

Since 1866, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been a regional leader among 4-year colleges in Wisconsin with challenging academics; renowned faculty; and notable alumni. And our faculty, staff, and students are applying their research and skills to impact our communities in a positive way.

At UW-Platteville, you’ll gain practical, real-world experience that equips you for success in today’s competitive job market. Hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and some of the most affordable tuition rates among colleges in Wisconsin, make UW-Platteville a smart investment in your future. We are leaders in science, technology, agriculture, education, and engineering fields, with unique initiatives in forensic investigation and renewable energy. We are applying this expertise to be here for you, now and in the future.

Campus life includes diverse student organizations, clubs, and an NCAA Division III athletics program. As one of the leading accredited colleges in Wisconsin, we foster an inclusive environment, encouraging lifelong connections, collaboration, creativity, and leadership.

UW-Platteville’s commitment to veterans

Committed to veterans

UW-Platteville goes beyond conventional support to ensure that veterans are integrated into a community that honors their service and contributions.
UW-Platteville student harvest spinach in hydroponics lab

Campus hydroponics lab is growing the future

The Hydroponics Lab is pioneering sustainable, local food production, experimenting with farming methods to cultivate a more resilient and environmentally conscious future.
UW-Platteville student holding diploma at graduation commencement ceremony

Spring Commencement

Join us for the 214th commencement ceremony on May 17.
The Cybersecurity Club attended CypherCon in Milwaukee, a premier cybersecurity conference.

Cybersecurity Club’s top-tier win reflects program strength

Not one, but two teams from UW-Platteville's Cybersecurity Club achieved a top 3% finish out of 10,000 teams in the picoCTF global competition.
Students walking down steps in Sesquicentennial Hall

State-of-the-art facilities

Sesquicentennial Hall earns 2025 WI ASLA Merit Award for Large Scale Design, honoring its integration of sustainable landscapes, learning spaces and community-centered planning.
Students celebrating during Pioneers Day of Giving

An affordable college experience

UW-Platteville and the Foundation and Alumni Association offer over $6 million annually in scholarships to first-year, transfer, and continuing students.
students walking across campus with UW-Platteville flags in background

Discover what makes us unique among Midwest colleges

Campus life includes diverse student organizations, clubs, and an NCAA Division III athletics program. As one of the leading accredited colleges in Wisconsin, we foster an inclusive environment, encouraging lifelong connections, collaboration, creativity, and leadership.
Forensic investigations students in Death Investigation class at crime scene house

A leading university in Wisconsin for hands-on experience

CBS 58 in Milwaukee recently covered the final exams being held for the Death Investigation course, which is part of the Forensic Investigation program.
Dean Wayne Weber with graduate student at BILSA commencement

Advance your career with a graduate degree

Our online and on-campus graduate programs are affordable and flexible, helping you take your career to the next level.