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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 3,049
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, UWSP is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that UWSP is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UWSP boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,331

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,035

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point received on average $3,831 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,831
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 467 27% $4,433 $2,070,352
Other Federal Grant 1,465 84% $2,245 $3,289,124
State Grant/Scholarships 614 35% $2,108 $1,294,517
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 982 56% $1,103 $1,082,719
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,479 85% $3,831 $5,666,360

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students is 55.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.2%.

55.4%

  • asian 60.5% 26 students
  • African American 25.3% 21 students
  • white 59.1% 854 students
  • hispanic 35.8% 34 students
  • International Students 48.0% 12 students
  • Mixed Race 44.8% 26 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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