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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Stevens Point, WI
  • 2.5 2 reviews
#11 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin
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Overview

Total enrollment

8,233
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point overview
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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.

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Ratings

UWSP is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point admission standards
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/24
  • GPA 3.27

Acceptance Rate

91.8%
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  • Applications Due Sep 1, 2026
  • Enrollment Rate 23.5%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Wisconsin Resident Tuition

$9,488

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,508

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
  • Tuition $9,488
  • Books and Supplies $250
  • Other Fees $2,110
  • Room and Board $8,800
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,560
  • Total One Year Cost $24,208
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are Natural Resources Conservation, Education, and Social Sciences. 13% of students major in Natural Resources Conservation, 12% in Education, and 11% in Social Sciences.

  • Natural Resources Conservation 13%
  • Education 12%
  • Social Sciences 11%
  • Business 9%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 7%
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Last updated: August 2026