University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Admissions

ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Royalbroil / Wikimedia Commons
by Allen Grove
Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated August 09, 2017

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Description:

Established as a school for teachers in 1894, the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point today is a master's-level comprehensive university that offers undergraduates over 120 academic programs. Business, education, and communications are all popular, as are many fields related to natural resources and the biological sciences. Academic programs are supported by a 22 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 28. The university's 400-acre campus is located midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis along the Wisconsin River. The surrounding area has numerous options for outdoor recreation, and the university also owns a 275-acre nature reserve. On campus, students can choose from over 180 clubs and organizations including more than 20 music ensembles. Students interested in sports can compete in one of the universities eight men's and ten women's intercollegiate athletic teams. Most sports compete in the NCAA Division III Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

Admissions Data (2016):

Enrollment (2016):

  • Total Enrollment: 8,627 (8,297 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
  • 93% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $8,159 (in-state); $16,426 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $500
  • Room and Board: $7,180
  • Other Expenses: $2,451
  • Total Cost: $18,290 (in-state); $26,557 (out-of-state)

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 83%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 59%
    • Loans: 68%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $3,658
    • Loans: $6,557

Academic Programs:

  • Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, Communication, Elementary Education, Forestry, Natural Resources, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology.

Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 30%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 63%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

  • Men's Sports: Swimming, Track and Field, Cross Country, Wrestling, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Ice Hockey
  • Women's Sports: Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Track and Field

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Mission Statement:

mission statement from the UWSP website

"Through the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge, UWSP stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse and sustainable world."