Wisconsin Small Town Among Top 20 College Towns In US

Picking a college is a big choice, and younger generations are caring more and more about the lifestyle and what the town can offer. In some cases, that can mean a small town. A list has been compiled of the top 20 college towns in America, and Wisconsin has a city land in the top 20.

Rentcafe put together the research and analyzed towns and colleges across the country. They say Gen Z wants more than just a good university. They gathered data asking what they wanted. They then ranked the colleges using the key points that Gen Z is looking for. Those include affordability, proximity to nature, and a welcoming community.

They also want to live not too far from a bigger city that has activities, festivals, and events. That makes a lot of sense for Wisconsin's college town that shows up on the list. 

Plateville, Wisconsin, Among Top 20 College Towns In The  US

Plateville, Wisconsin, is a town of about 11,000 people, located in Southwest Wisconsin. It's in the "driftless region" of Wisconsin, which features rolling hills, wineries, and farming.

It's home to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, which comes in at number 20 on the list of best college towns in the US. Most of the towns that make the list have a large college institution that's closely connected to the community. That's the case with Plateville, as school spirit is abundant in this small city.

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Tuition is more affordable in Plateville, with an average of $8,315 for fees. 93% of students receive financial assistance, grants, or federal aid. 45% of the town has a higher education degree, and 41% of the community is young adults. The cost of living is low at $3,528.