University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point at a Glance
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About University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
According to Wikipedia, The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is a public university in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. 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. In 2018, UW-Stevens Point merged with UW-Stevens Point at Wausau and UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield. The main campus includes the Schmeeckle Reserve on the north side of the Campus. There are 15 academic buildings, and 13 Residence Halls.
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,820 | 92% | 74% | 53% | 23 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $9,669 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $9,360 |
| 30K - 48K | $9,720 |
| 48K - 75K | $11,622 |
| 75K - 110K | $16,885 |
| 110K+ | $20,250 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $54,432 a year, and 95% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 9,050 | 8,207 | 843 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point?
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is located at 2100 Main St, Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897.
How Safe is University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point has a violent crime rate of 0.18% and a property crime rate of 0.04%. Stevens Point has a violent crime rate of 0.17% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 0.63%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Known For?
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Physics
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Biology
- History
- Literature
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Communications
- Earth Sciences
- Medical
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Education
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Engineering
- Nursing
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #315 in the U.S. and #1396 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #358 in the U.S. and #2128 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #373 in the U.S. and #1231 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #597 in the U.S. and #2471 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #665 in the U.S. and #1603 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #825 in the U.S. and #2772 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #846 in the U.S. and #3661 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #889 in the U.S. and #2767 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #902 in the U.S. and #2715 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #958 in the U.S. and #4101 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #1036 in the U.S. and #4543 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #1038 in the U.S. and #3958 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #1118 in the U.S. and #4121 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #1143 in the U.S. and #3929 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #1186 in the U.S. and #3114 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #1192 in the U.S. and #5137 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #1275 in the U.S. and #5269 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #1722 in the U.S. and #6216 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #2013 in the U.S. and #3990 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #2133 in the U.S. and #9822 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point ranks #2887 in the U.S. and #7815 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Philosophy, Physics, and Social Work. Here are some of University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point's most famous alumni:
- John A. List
- An American economist.
- Andreas Gal
- A Free software developer.
- Melvin Laird
- A 20th-century American politician.
- Michael P. Nelson
- An Oregon State University professor.
- Terry Porter
- An American basketball player and coach.
- Carlos Castillo-Chavez
- A Mexican mathematician.
- Ronald Breaker
- An American biochemist.
- Jenny Baeseman
- An American polar researcher.
- Jordan Zimmermann
- An American baseball pitcher.
- Margaret Ashmun
- An American writer.
- William Murat
- An American politician.
