# University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Public college in Stevens Point, WI. IPEDS ID 240480.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stevens-point · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stevens-point.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 92% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,559 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 51%; beats 39% of WI colleges and 44% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $52,021; beats 32% of WI colleges and 46% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,674

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,833 |
| 30-48k | $9,609 |
| 48-75k | $11,428 |
| 75-110k | $17,042 |
| 110k+ | $18,737 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.37 years on average (38% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $52,021 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,833 | $38,600 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $9,609 | $41,991 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $11,428 | $49,940 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,042 | $74,474 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,737 | $81,881 | 5.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $20,079 in-state; about $29,099 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $9,488 in-state, $18,508 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $8,500; books: $250

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 20–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,820 applicants, 7,950 admitted, 1,828 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 92%, ACT 20–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 90%, ACT 20–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (60 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $84,047 | $100,375 | $22,565 |
| Paper Science and Engineering | not reported | $99,625 | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | $50,796 | $84,809 | $24,940 |
| Nursing | $68,395 | $81,789 | $18,987 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $59,680 | $78,823 | $27,000 |
| Economics | not reported | $66,453 | not reported |
| Accounting | $51,488 | $64,810 | $24,888 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $59,690 | $64,792 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $47,454 | $64,760 | $24,949 |
| Mathematics | $46,041 | $62,883 | $23,642 |
| Soil Sciences | $50,046 | $62,051 | $22,989 |
| Biochemistry | $46,155 | $61,349 | $23,850 |
| Dietetics | not reported | $56,618 | $24,250 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $36,797 | $56,019 | $23,500 |
| Forestry | $41,177 | $55,724 | $24,893 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | $40,553 | $53,642 | $22,132 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $42,297 | $52,424 | $21,399 |
| Biology | $33,100 | $52,187 | $24,937 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $51,497 | $20,750 |
| Psychology | $33,226 | $51,024 | $24,400 |
| Political Science | $41,455 | $50,872 | $21,313 |
| Social Work | $41,582 | $50,710 | $26,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $50,264 | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $29,665 | $49,413 | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | $49,189 | not reported |
| Communications | $35,724 | $48,982 | $25,990 |
| Sociology | $37,888 | $48,451 | $25,968 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $40,005 | $47,537 | $25,719 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $41,243 | $46,377 | $23,684 |
| Special Education | $43,844 | $46,315 | $23,607 |
| History | $35,947 | $46,309 | $23,310 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $36,411 | $45,341 | $24,575 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,087 | $45,181 | $25,240 |
| English | $31,896 | $43,258 | $24,930 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,503 | $43,119 | $25,200 |
| International / Global Studies | $25,217 | $42,984 | $25,372 |
| Studio Art | $29,334 | $42,771 | $26,000 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $27,273 | $42,330 | $25,556 |
| Philosophy | $31,662 | $39,532 | $23,380 |
| Theatre | $20,903 | $37,507 | $26,000 |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nutrition Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computational Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | $20,625 | not reported | $26,000 |
| Music | not reported | not reported | $24,850 |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $98,780 (WI), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage not reported (metro), $51,750 (WI), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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