University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,378

3.74% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,883

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

91.8%

8,590 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

8,233

83.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.5%

799 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a higher education institution located in Portage County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were Elementary Education & Teaching (101 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (97 degrees), and Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (78 degrees).

In 2024, 1,938 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,726 degrees), 28.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is $7,378, which is $−16,622 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is $7,378, which is $16,622 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,883.

In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,378

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was $7,378. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is $−16,622 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Average Net Price

$14,883

2024 Value

3.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,883. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point grew by 3.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,500

Room and Board

$250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was of $8,500 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.25% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.06% with respect to 2023, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point received 8,590 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.61% annual growth. Out of those 8,590 applicants, 7,886 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.8% acceptance rate.

There were 8,233 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2024.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has an overall enrollment yield of 23.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

7,886

Accepted Out of 8,590

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was 91.8% (7,886 admissions from 8,590 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 90.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.61%, while admissions declined by 0.805%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point had a total enrollment of 8,233 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is 6,901 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,332. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.3% White, 5.06% Hispanic or Latino, 2.94% Two or More Races, 2.72% Asian, 1.48% Black or African American, 0.559% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0972% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.8%), followed by White Male (38.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.1%), followed by White Male (27.1%) and Asian Female (2.05%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,233 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is 6,901 and the part-time enrollment is 1,332. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,024 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
417 enrolled students
Two or More Races
242 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is 85.3% White, 5.06% Hispanic or Latino, 2.94% Two or More Races, 2.72% Asian, 1.48% Black or African American, 0.559% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0972% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 115 students (1.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 444 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is white (1,726 degrees awarded). There were 28.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is Elementary Education & Teaching (101 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (97 degrees) and Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (78 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (298 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (29 degrees), and Education (383 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,560,781 people), Secondary school teachers (530,481 people), Education administrators (279,252 people), Other managers (218,810 people), and Special education teachers (203,074 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (298 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (29 degrees), Education (383 degrees), Language & Linguistics (23 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (98 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are Natural Resources & Conservation (298 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (29 degrees), Education (383 degrees), Language & Linguistics (23 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (98 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are Elementary & secondary schools (2,885,964 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (408,174 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (185,434 people), Computer Systems Design (169,820 people), and Construction (128,129 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Most Common (2024)

Water, Wetlands, & Marine Resource Management
12 degrees awarded
Child Development
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was Water, Wetlands, & Marine Resource Management with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

747

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,191

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 747 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which is 0.627 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,191).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 60 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 94 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 13.4 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,726 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
61 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is white (1,726 degrees awarded). There were 28.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

0.929% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,215 degrees awarded
White Female
1,175 degrees awarded
White Female
1,168 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is white female (1,215 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,175 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has an endowment valued at nearly $68.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.56M (5.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point had a total salary expenditure of 185M. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point employs 118 Professors, 83 Associate professors and 69 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are Male Professor (69), Female Professor (49), and Male Associate professor (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 150 employees, Service, with 131 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees.

Endowment

$68.4M

2024 Endowment

17%

growth from 2023

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has an endowment valued at about $68.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point grew 17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.42M - Federal
$3.81M - State
$120k - Local

As of 2024, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point received $3.42M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.81M from state grants and contracts, and $120k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$72.3M

2024 Salaries

6.55%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point paid a median of $72.3M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($185M) and a 6.55% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.86% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.51% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$22.7M

Instructional Salaries

314

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point paid a total of $22.7M to 314 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 150 employees, Service with 131 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees.

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