University of Wisconsin Stevens Point: Review & Facts

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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a medium four-year, public school with 7,965 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1894 and is the only college located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings

At University of Wisconsin Stevens Point you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
84
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 84 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Natural Resources and Environment, Management, Medical, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point student retention rate is fair at 75% (close to Wisconsin average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is below average: 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high - around $15,500 a year. The additional fees at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point not covered by tuition are about $1,700, which comes to $17,200 a year.

Read the details about University of Wisconsin Stevens Point additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
According to government data, 8,120 applications were submitted and 7,231 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,800
Medium
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 3,500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, around $4,800 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
2100 Main St
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
54481-3897, USA
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