University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Description:
Established as a school for teachers in 1894, the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point today is a master's-level comprehensive university that offers undergraduates over 120 academic programs. Business, education, and communications are all popular, as are many fields related to natural resources and the biological sciences. Academic programs are supported by a 22 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 28. The university's 400-acre campus is located midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis along the Wisconsin River. The surrounding area has numerous options for outdoor recreation, and the university also owns a 275-acre nature reserve. On campus, students can choose from over 180 clubs and organizations including more than 20 music ensembles. Students interested in sports can compete in one of the universities eight men's and ten women's intercollegiate athletic teams. Most sports compete in the NCAA Division III Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 79%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.4
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: - / -
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 21 / 26
- ACT English: 20 / 26
- ACT Math: 20 / 26
- ACT Writing: 6 / 8
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 9,500 (9,062 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 48% Male / 52% Female
- 94% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,146 (in-state); $14,719 (out-of-state)
- Books: $500
- Room and Board: $6,002
- Other Expenses: $2,391
- Total Cost: $16,039 (in-state); $23,612 (out-of-state)
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 79%
- UW-Stevens Point Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 37%
- Loans: 64%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $5,139
- Loans: $5,425
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Communication, Elementary Education, Forestry, Natural Resources, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 78%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 22%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 61%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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mission statement from the UWSP website
"Through the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge, UWSP stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse and sustainable world."
