University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481-3897
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Excellent value
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a public institution in Stevens Point with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.1K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,021 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,726.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Establishment The Wisconsin State Constitution, ratified in 1848, called for a state university as well as a teacher training department in that school.
- •In 1857 a Normal School Board of Regents was established to allocate funds to institutions in the state that supported teacher training.
- •Madison's teacher training program (called the Normal Department) separated and rejoined the university twice (1860 and 1863) due to fluctuating Civil War-era interest in teacher education.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,674
Programs (109)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
47
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average