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University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point is a public regional university located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $45,855 10 years after enrolling, 27th in Wisconsin, and in the bottom 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point bachelor students earn 4% less than the national average. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is ranked 14th in Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point’s median net annual cost of $13,346 and average years to graduate of 4.7 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point sorted by number of graduates - Business Administration, Biology, Comms & Media Studies, Education, Education (subject specific), Psychology - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$13,346
Average years to graduate
4.7
Computer and Information Sciences
Rank: #125
Economic score: 1.82
Forestry
Rank: #7
Economic score: 3.02
Natural Resources Mgmt.
Rank: #5
Economic score: 3.57
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Rank: #12
Economic score: 3.81
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
Rank: #2
Economic score: 4.54
Sociology
Rank: #158
Economic score: 5.82
Wildlife science Mgmt.
Rank: #13
Economic score: 6.47
Social Work
Rank: #211
Economic score: 9.15
Fine & Studio Arts
Rank: #195
Economic score: 15.02
Health & Fitness
Rank: #374
Economic score: 18.47
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 3 graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - Education, General, Communication disorder sciences, Natural Resource Conservation - are shown below.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.7 years. 63% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is 4% higher than the state average, and 6% above the average for all regional universities in the country.
At University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Pell Grant recipients represent 27% of the measured graduating class, 8% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduates within 4.8 years.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is in the bottom 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point’s economic mobility score of 17.3 is calculated by adjusting the 2.78 economic score of lower-income students by the 27% pell grant recipients within the student body. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s EMS of 17.3 ranks in the top 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
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The average Title IV recipient at University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point pays $13,346 a year, $6,190 less than the $19,536 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $13,346
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 85% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $13,346 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 47% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,525. This is 7% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,983
Pell grants
$4,545
State grants
$2,108
Institutional grants
$1,103
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point offers 8 online bachelor programs, 4 of which are held exclusively online. At the master’s level University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point offers 7 programs, 2 of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
15
Hybrid programs
9
Percentage of programs online
18%
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 90% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 8,100 applicants, of which 7,303 were admitted and 1,810 enrolled. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
94%
83%
Female
54%
59%
First time
63%
59%
In-state
91%
68%
1st generation
31%
35%
White
85%
52%
Black
2%
14%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Asian
3%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
4%
12%