College of Liberal Arts and Education (Undergrad)

1. Arts and Science, AAS
2. Broad Field Science, BS – STEM designated
3. Criminal Justice, BS
4. Elementary Education, BS
5. English, BS
6. Environmental Science and Conservation, BS – STEM designated
7. Fine Arts, BFA
8. Foreign Language, BS
9. Forensic Investigation, BS – STEM designated
10. Health and Human Performance, BS
11. History, BS
12. Interdisciplinary Philosophy, BS
13. Music, BFA
14. Political Science, BS
15. Psychology, BS
16. Social Science, BS

With a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s College of Liberal Arts and Education, you will be ready to pursue your dreams, achieve your goals, and create the future you imagine.

We commit to developing our students into graduates who are prepared to lead and serve in a diverse, global, and complex world. We offer a wide variety of academic programs that span several industries and professional fields, including our signature programs in forensic investigation, criminal justice, professional writing, environmental science, music, psychology, health and human performance, and education.

Personalized support, when you need it

From day one at UW-Platteville, you will find the advantages of a large university—challenging academics, state-of-the-art labs, and renowned faculty—combined with the benefits of a small, supportive, safe environment.

Best in Engineering

For future engineers, UW-Platteville is a smart investment. We offer the best engineering programs in Wisconsin. We’re the best for students who want to innovate, tackle challenges, and create solutions. Our graduates drive innovation at top companies in the Midwest, across the country and around the world.

Affordability

Our tuition ranks among the lowest in the state, which means our students graduate career-ready with less student debt than their peers.

• #14 in Top Public Schools U.S. News & World Report, 2024
• #49 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs U.S. News & World Report, 2024
• Top 20 Public Schools Midwest
• Ranked 1st in  Return on Investment  in Wisconsin
• Top 50 Undergraduate Engineering Programs

• Housing: $8,530

UW-Platteville has 11 residence halls that make the transition to college life smooth and simple. You’ll enjoy a fun, safe, inclusive, and comfortable space to call home in our traditional or suite-style halls. 2,800+ students live on the UW-Platteville campus and they’re enjoying the college experience to the absolute fullest!