Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Wisconsin-Platteville, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin-Platteville stood at $8,644 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $17,603. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,518 in-state and $1,518 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,126 | $16,085 |
| Fees | $1,518 | $1,518 |
| Total | $8,644 | $17,603 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does University of Wisconsin-Platteville cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how University of Wisconsin-Platteville tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, University of Wisconsin-Platteville sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Wisconsin-Platteville has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,418 | $15,057 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,418 | $15,356 |
| One Year Ago | $6,827 | $15,786 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,126 | $16,085 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UW - Platteville has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $17,936 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.32%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,930. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.22%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $17,993.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,930 | $17,993 |
| In 2 Years | $9,226 | $18,391 |
| In 3 Years | $9,531 | $18,798 |
| In 4 Years | $9,847 | $19,214 |
| In 5 Years | $10,173 | $19,639 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $74,396, compared with about $37,534 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, visit the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Financial Aid page.