| Location | Stevens Point, United States | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 7725 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1894 | Estimated Cost of Living | 14000 USD |
| Address | 2100 Main St, Stevens Point, WI 54481, United States |
Since day one, all the way back to 1894, UWSP has been a place for people who push boundaries in search of a better tomorrow. We set ambitious goals. We welcome big challenges. We know that when we work together, nothing can hold us back.
Established in 1894, UW-Stevens Point is one of 11 comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Stevens Point enrolls approximately 8,300 undergraduate and graduate students across three campuses, with locations in Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau. UW-Stevens Point campuses offer a welcoming, supportive atmosphere focused on student success.
Located in the heart of Wisconsin, our three campuses offer a cozy Midwestern vibe. No matter what one you choose, you will always find a school that fits your lifestyle. Whether you love the city life, a small-town feel or recreation at your fingertips, you will find that and more when you choose to study at one of our campuses.
The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UW–Stevens Point or UWSP) is a public university in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and grants associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees, as well as doctoral degrees in audiology and educational sustainability. As of 2018, UW-Stevens Point has merged with UW-Stevens Point at Wausau and UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield.
After securing land and funding from the City of Stevens Point and Portage County and winning the right to host the new normal school, Stevens Point Normal School opened on September 17, 1894, with 201 students. In addition to teacher preparation, "domestic science" (home economics) and conservation education were offered; the latter formed the basis for the College of Natural Resources.
In 1927, Stevens Point Normal School became Central State Teachers College and began offering four-year teaching degrees. When post-World War II enrollment became less centered on teacher training and more focused on liberal arts education, the Wisconsin State Legislature intervened, changing the school's name to Wisconsin State College–Stevens Point with the authority to grant bachelor's degrees in liberal arts.
In 1940, William C. Hansen began his 22-year tenure as the institution's longest-serving president. Ever larger numbers of students in the 1950s and 1960s led to construction on campus throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. It was during this period, in 1964, that the college was elevated to university status as Wisconsin State University–Stevens Point and began offering graduate degrees. Seven years later, the Wisconsin State Universities merged into the University of Wisconsin system, and the school adopted its current name. UW-Stevens Point has more than 77,000 alumni. More than half of these alumni live in Wisconsin. In 1968, UW-Stevens Point formed the Northwoods battalion, an ROTC unit for the United States army.
Lee S. Dreyfus became chancellor in 1974 before becoming Wisconsin's 40th governor. Governor Dreyfus was inaugurated on the lawn in front of Old Main on the UW-Stevens Point campus in 1979.
In 2007, a sustainability task force was created to help achieve the future goal of a carbon neutral campus.
In 2009, Chancellor Linda Bunnell resigned after a student vote of no-confidence. The vote in part was called because of an automobile accident she failed to report and allegations of drunken driving. Bernie Patterson became chancellor in July 2010.
The campus hosted the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League for their first training camp in 1995. It was part of what then was known as the Cheese League, a collection of teams that conducted training camp in Wisconsin. Since 1996, the Jaguars have conducted their training camp in Jacksonville.
UW-Stevens Point offers three welcoming campuses, Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau, in the heart of Wisconsin. UW-Stevens Point students discover inspiring professors, research and study abroad opportunities and dynamic programs that prepare them for a fulfilling career. UW-Stevens Point equips its students to live sustainably, think critically and realize long-term success in a diverse world.
For more information or to arrange a visit and tour, contact UW-Stevens Point Admissions Office at 715-346-2441 or admiss@uwsp.edu?
UW-Stevens Point Campus Description
Founded 1894
15 major academic and administrative buildings, including the state-of-the-art Chemistry Biology Building
13 residence halls with Living-Learning communities and 3 student centers
The 406-acre campus with 35 buildings, includes the 280-acre Schmeeckle Reserve with a 25-acre lake
Located midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis at intersection of Interstate 39/Highway 51 and U.S. Highway 10
Three off-site field stations - Central Wisconsin Environmental Station at Amherst Junction, Treehaven near Tomahawk and the Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility at Bayfield.
Mascot: Stevie Pointer, Colors: Purple and Gold
Points of Pride
U.S. News and World Report 2021 rankings place UW-Stevens Point 14th among regional public universities in the 12 states of its Midwest region. The university was recognized for solid reputation among peer institutions, low student-to-faculty ratio and retention of first-year students.
The city of Stevens Point was recognized by Wallet Hub's "Best College Towns and Cities in America," ranking fifth out of 415 cities across the nation.
The education program at UW-Stevens Point has ranked second in the nation according to Study.com, for the second year in a row.
UW-Stevens Point is the only university in the state to have all of its fine arts programs (art, dance, music and theatre) nationally accredited.
UW-Stevens Point was the first university in the state to have 100 percent of its electricity come from renewable sources.
Viqtory Media has named UW-Stevens Point a Military Friendly School for the last ten consecutive years.
UW-Stevens Point is the first public university in the state to offer women's wrestling as a varsity sport.
Travelawaits.com, an international travel website, ranks UW-Stevens Point's Schmeeckle Nature Reserve as one of the best stops on the Wisconsin fall scenic road trip. UW-Stevens Point is the only campus in the state to have made the list.
Academic Programs
More than 100 program options within 80 baccalaureate degree programs, 90 minors, and 17 graduate programs in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, College of Letters and Sciences, College of Natural Resources and College of Professional Studies at the Stevens Point campus.
Five-year program options that blend undergraduate and graduate degrees
Associate, bachelor's and master's degree options at the Marshfield and Wausau campuses
Online courses, undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates and non-credit options
Continuing Education: credit and noncredit offerings for adults as well as youth offerings
Students
Stevens Point campus fall 2021 enrollment: 7,278
Total enrollment at Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau campuses: 8,135
Average first-year student ACT score: 22
Student/faculty ratio: 19:1
Average undergraduate class size: 28
Diverse and international students: 13%
Faculty/Staff
417 instructional staff members (faculty and academic staff)
422 administrative and non-teaching professional staff members
288 university support staff members
80% of undergraduate courses are taught by regular (non-adjunct) faculty
Costs
(Undergraduate, 2021-2022 academic year)
Tuition & fees:
$8,404 resident
$9,246 Minnesota nonresident
$11,564 Midwest Student Exchange nonresident
$17,108 nonresident
Residence hall:
$4,510 double occupancy
Board:
$3,130 max
Financial Aid
6,183 undergraduate students received grant or scholarship aid in 2020-21 (80%)
3,416 undergraduate students received federal student loans in 2020-21 (44%)
$25,303,393 in grant or scholarship aid was awarded to all undergraduate students in 2020-21
$20,374,955 total federal student loans awarded to undergraduate students in 2020-21
27 percent of undergraduates were Pell Grant recipients in 2020-21
Source: IPEDS Financial Aid Survey 2021-22 Data collection cycle (2020-21 Reported)
Foundations
UWSP Foundation
Distributed $1,000,592 in scholarships in 2020
$49.1 million endowment and total assets of $60.1 million as of December 31, 2020
Paper Science Foundation
?Distributed $72,400 in scholarships and Paper Science and Engineering Department support in 2018-19 fiscal year
$3.8 million in invested funds as of 6/30/19
Helped achieve 100% placement for all graduates since 1974
Average starting salary of 2019 graduates of $72,500
?Athletics
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III
Conference Affiliation: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC)
8 men's varsity sports; 11 women's varsity sports
31 "club" sports and dozens of intramural offerings
13 NCAA Division III national team titles
49 NCAA Division III national individual titles
35th out of 449 NCAA schools, 2019 Learfield Sports Director's Cup
Student Employment/Activities
1 in 3 students work on campus
2,963 students worked campus jobs in 2018-19, earning $5,575,873
261 active student organizations related to academics, social causes, fine arts and social/Greek. Check out SPIN to get involved.
Centertainment Productions events
Intramurals/Fitness and Recreation programs:
1750 registered participants in the open swim program, 16 hours of swimming each week
716 registered climbs at the wall, open three nights per week
164 Group Exercise classes taught for 498 unique participants; each attended an average of three classes.
378 unique participants played 419 games during three blocks of play in Intramurals
799 unique participants attended open gym during the spring and fall, playing basketball, volleyball and using the track in the Multi-Activity Center
Study Abroad
21 percent of our bachelor's degree recipients have studied abroad, a higher percentage than at other UW regional universities
UW-Stevens Point offers programs in 25 countries
As a member of the National Student Exchange, UWSP students have the opportunity to study full-time at universities throughout the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
?Economic Impact
According to a June 2019 study by NorthStar Consulting, UW-Stevens Point campuses generate:
$671.3 million in total economic impact annually to Wisconsin's economy
$40.9 million in state and local tax revenue generated annually
For every $1 of state tax investment in UW-Stevens Point, there is $18.28 in economic activity in the state.
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