University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

https://www.uwsp.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,698

2021 Average Net Price

$14,122

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.21%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

90.2%

8,100 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

8,129

80.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.4%

977 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a higher education institution located in Portage County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were General Business Administration & Management (126 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (92 degrees), and Sociology (90 degrees).

In 2021, 2,105 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. 59.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,858 degrees), 25.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (73 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is $6,698, which is $−16,486 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is $6,698, which is $−16,486 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,122.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,698

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was $6,698. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is $−16,486 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,122

2021 Value

7.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,122. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point grew by 7.26%.

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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

$7,630

Room and Board

$300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was of $7,630 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.72% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 31.1% with respect to 2020, when 61% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.21%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was 2.21%, which represents 90 out of the 4076 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point received 8,100 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 37.7% annual growth. Out of those 8,100 applicants, 7,303 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.2% acceptance rate.

There were 8,129 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2021.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has an overall enrollment yield of 24.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,303

Accepted Out of 8,100

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was 90.2% (7,303 admissions from 8,100 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 86.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 37.7%, while admissions grew by 43.5%..

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 8,129 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is 6,574 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,555. This means that 80.9% 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 86.1% White, 4.18% Hispanic or Latino, 2.94% Asian, 2.63% Two or More Races, 1.82% Black or African American, 0.443% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.2%), followed by White Male (38.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.1%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Black or African American Male (1.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,129 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is 6,574 and the part-time enrollment is 1,555. This means that 80.9% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

75%

2021 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 75%. 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 (2021)

White
7,003 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
340 enrolled students
Asian
239 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is 86.1% White, 4.18% Hispanic or Latino, 2.94% Asian, 2.63% Two or More Races, 1.82% Black or African American, 0.443% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 88 students (1.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 407 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 (1,858 degrees awarded). There were 25.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (73 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is General Business Administration & Management (126 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (92 degrees) and Sociology (90 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (295 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (28 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (43 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 (1,693,670 people), Secondary school teachers (457,257 people), Education administrators (271,561 people), Postsecondary teachers (191,586 people), and Other managers (187,549 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (295 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (28 degrees), Language & Linguistics (43 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (140 degrees), and EDUCATION. (298 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are Natural Resources & Conservation (295 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (28 degrees), Language & Linguistics (43 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (140 degrees), and EDUCATION. (298 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,856,034 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (389,254 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (168,146 people), Computer Systems Design (135,571 people), and Construction (109,737 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
126 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
92 degree-majors awarded
Sociology
90 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was General Business Administration & Management with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

849

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,256

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 849 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which is 0.676 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,256).

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 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 65 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in General Psychology, which is 4.12 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% 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, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (79.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is Female and Asian (79.2% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.102% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,858 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
73 degrees awarded
Asian
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is white (1,858 degrees awarded). There were 25.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (73 degrees).

0.475% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,137 degrees awarded
White Male
721 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is white female (1,137 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (721 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has an endowment valued at nearly $54.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 175k (0.324%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point had a total salary expenditure of 138M. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point employs 126 Professors, 81 Associate professors and 67 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are Male Professor (78), Female Professor (48), 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 122 employees, Service, with 121 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 88 employees.

Endowment

$54.1M

2021 Endowment

9.31%

growth from 2020

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has an endowment valued at about $54.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point grew 9.31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.72M 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: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.37M - Federal
$3.89M - State
$75.5k - Local

As of 2021, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point received $2.37M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.89M from state grants and contracts, and $75.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$59.6M

2021 Salaries

7.57%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point paid a median of $59.6M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($138M) and a 7.57% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.8M

Instructional Salaries

318

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point paid a total of $20.8M to 318 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

126 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

122 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were Professor with 126 employees, Associate professor with 81 employees, and Assistant professor with 67 employees.

In 2021, 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 122 employees, Service with 121 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 88 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was Male Professor with 78 employees, Female Professor with 48 employees, and Male Associate professor with 47 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.