University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point — College Profile

About

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is widely recognized for its premier College of Natural Resources—one of the largest and most distinguished undergraduate natural resource programs in North America—alongside acclaimed programs in musical theatre, dance, and paper science. Set in a welcoming central Wisconsin community, the campus is distinguished by its 280-acre Schmeeckle Reserve, an on-campus natural area that serves as both a hands-on living laboratory and a year-round outdoor haven. Student life is tight-knit, eco-conscious, and vibrant, offering an active collegiate experience shaped by extensive undergraduate fieldwork, sustainability initiatives, and a passionate local arts scene.

Wikipedia:The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is a public university in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. Established in 1894, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System. UW-Stevens Point grants associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees, as well as doctoral degrees in audiology, educational sustainability, and physical therapy. The 406-acre (164 ha) main campus includes the 280-acre (113 ha) Schmeeckle Reserve, 15 academic buildings, and 13 residence halls. UWSP also has two branch campuses located in Wausau and Marshfield.

Location

Stevens Point, WI, 54481-3897 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

MKE · Milwaukee

138 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,488$18,508

Housing & food (on campus)$8,800$8,800

Books & supplies$250$250

Cost of attendance$20,079$32,010

Average net price$14,559Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$18,508

In-state: $9,488

Housing & food (on campus)$8,800

Books & supplies$250

Cost of attendance$32,010

In-state: $20,079

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $14,559

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.uwsp.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$18,932

Housing$5,180

Food$4,254

Books & supplies$416

Personal expenses$1,732

Transportation$1,496

Total published by the school$32,010

Source: www.uwsp.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$8,833

$30–48k

$9,609

$48–75k

$11,428

$75–110k

$17,042

$110k+

$18,737

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

53%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

37%

Back for yr 2

74%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

56% graduated · 29% transferred · 14% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$43,371

10 yrs after entry$52,021

Debt

Median at graduation$21,503

Monthly payment$228

Middle 50% owe$7.3k–$27k

90th percentile$33,383

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

92%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1150

ACT midpoint

Comp 20–26 · E 19–26 · M 18–25

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Student Body

Gender

Men 43%Women 57%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

21 : 1

Pell grant

29%

First-gen

31%

Family income

$63,571

Independent

12%

Veterans

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

10%

Race & ethnicity

White

85%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

AI/AN

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Ice Hockey
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Men's · Women's
Wrestling
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$43,371

After 10 yrs

$52,021

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods119

Business Administration, Management and Operations90

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management84

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy75

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas74

Psychology, General67

Biology, General59

Forestry56

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management43

Sociology43

Social Work39

Special Education and Teaching37

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other37

Communication and Media Studies34

Finance and Financial Management Services31

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft30

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$68M

Full-time faculty

76%

Faculty salary

$7,919/mo

Teaching spend

$8,261

per student

Federal loans

49%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (medium programs)

Research activity

Research college or university

$5M research spending

Undergraduate profile