Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Stevens Point, Wisconsin |
| Online | uwsp.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in central Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point occupies a 400-acre campus in Stevens Point, approximately 110 miles north of Madison. The public university, established in 1894 as a teachers' college, operates within the University of Wisconsin System and features a mix of modern and historic academic buildings amid a woodland setting. UWSP is recognized for its natural resources program, which is among the largest in the nation, along with strong offerings in education, fine arts, and paper science engineering. The campus includes multiple residence halls housing primarily first-year and sophomore students, while the Schmeeckle Reserve, a 280-acre natural area, serves as both a recreational space and outdoor laboratory for environmental studies. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Pointers, maintaining traditional rivalries with other Wisconsin state universities.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UWSP is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Stevens Point within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#860 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#329 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#56 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.27 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $250 |
| Other Fees | $1,678 |
| Room and Board | $8,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,044 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,670 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $250 |
| Other Fees | $1,678 |
| Room and Board | $8,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,044 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,374 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 13% |
| Education | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Business | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240480 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024