Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $8,315
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,274
- Average Net Price
- $14,754
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 21.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $8,174
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,774
- Books & Supplies
- $220
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $16,709
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,977
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $233/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 77.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 43.9%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21.0%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $8,666 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $8,552 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,737 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,051 |
| $110,001+ | $18,259 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $16,709 sticker price at UW-Platteville. Low-income families with earnings under $30,000 pay just $8,666 annually, while middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay $12,737. Over four years, that's roughly $35,000 to $51,000 total. The school's engineering focus helps explain why only 21% of students receive Pell Grants - many come from solidly middle-class backgrounds.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,977, translating to monthly payments of $233. That's manageable given the median starting salary of $56,860 for recent graduates, rising to $61,760 after ten years. The 77.68% loan repayment rate suggests most handle their debt successfully. In-state students get the best deal here, comprising 76% of enrollment and paying less than out-of-state peers who face the full $17,274 tuition.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,977, translating to monthly payments of $233. That's manageable given the median starting salary of $56,860 for recent graduates, rising to $61,760 after ten years. The 77.68% loan repayment rate suggests most handle their debt successfully. In-state students get the best deal here, comprising 76% of enrollment and paying less than out-of-state peers who face the full $17,274 tuition.
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