University of Wisconsin-Platteville

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a public university in Platteville, Wisconsin, and part of the Universities of Wisconsin. Founded in 1866, it traces its history to the Platteville Normal School and later institutions that merged to form the present university. The university serves undergraduate and graduate students through three colleges: the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture; the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science; and the College of Liberal Arts and Education. Its academic profile is closely tied to applied and professional education. The university offers programs in fields including engineering, agriculture, criminal justice, education, business, and the liberal arts, and it also operates distance and online graduate offerings. A concrete example of its mission is the tri-state emphasis of the UW-Platteville School of Agriculture, which serves students and regional industries across Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. Another anchor is the university’s long-standing engineering focus, with ABET-accredited engineering programs that support preparation for technical careers. University of Wisconsin-Platteville also extends its role beyond the main campus. It operates UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County and UW-Platteville Richland, broadening access to higher education in Wisconsin communities outside Platteville. Student life includes residence halls, athletics in NCAA Division III as the Pioneers, and campus facilities that support academic and community engagement. Across its campuses and online programs, the university’s work centers on accessible public higher education, career preparation, and service to regional employers, communities, and students seeking practical, degree-based pathways in southwest Wisconsin and beyond.