University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Walk out of a seminar and into a 280-acre conservancy. At UW–Stevens Point, classrooms sit beside field stations, studios, clinics, and stages, so a morning lab can turn into afternoon data collection, rehearsal, or client work without leaving campus. Faculty treat the region as an extension of the syllabus, and students learn to move comfortably between ideas and action.
Its strengths feel tangible here. The College of Natural Resources uses Schmeeckle Reserve as a living lab; Paper Science & Chemical Engineering pairs ABET-accredited coursework with industry-grade processes; the arts, business, education, health, and communication programs put work in front of public audiences. It’s a residential campus with a habit of sending students outside and into forests, rivers, studios, schools, and companies across central Wisconsin.
Get to know University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
College Highlights
Hands-on learning is designed into the plan. From year one, courses use labs, fieldwork, clinics, studios, internships, and community projects so students practice their craft in real settings and build confidence through repeated, mentored practice. Career and advising staff help map these experiences across fall, spring, and summer terms.
Examples are easy to point to. In the College of Natural Resources, classes step outside to collect data, design management plans, and study Wisconsin ecosystems, often a short walk into Schmeeckle Reserve. In Paper Science & Chemical Engineering, undergraduates work with industry-grade processes in programs accredited by ABET, which positions them well for co-ops and early technical roles. Arts and communication majors create for public audiences through concerts, theatre and dance, media, and design work that must hold up off campus.
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 0%
Hispanic/Latine: 4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1%
White, non-Hispanic: 86%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 3%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%
Instruction stays close to students. Class sizes leave room for seminar-style discussion, quick feedback, and iterative projects. A lab protocol tested in the morning shows up in afternoon fieldwork; a nursing simulation is followed by a structured debrief; a design critique sharpens a campaign before it goes public. The rhythm emphasizes fluency in both ideas and execution.
Mentorship continues outside scheduled hours. Professors review proposals and portfolios, coach interview answers, and connect students with colleagues across campus and with regional partners. Because programs sit in tightly knit colleges, students can collaborate across disciplines without losing depth in a major.
Getting involved is straightforward and plentiful. UWSP lists 200+ recognized student organizations, and the campus involvement platform makes it simple to find a home in cultural groups, academic clubs, recreation, media, and service. Traditions help knit the place together, including WWSP-90FM’s “World’s Largest Trivia Contest,” a 54-hour spring marathon that draws students, alumni, and the wider region.
The setting pulls its weight, too. With Schmeeckle Reserve and the Wisconsin River nearby, outdoor time is part of campus rhythm, while the School of Performing Arts keeps stages, galleries, and studios busy. Residential life and leadership programs give quick on-ramps to try things, start things, and learn how to run things.
Career preparation runs alongside coursework. The Academic & Career Advising Center offers one-on-one coaching, résumé and interview support, employer events, and a Handshake hub where students line up internships and entry-level roles. Because applied experiences are built into many programs, practicum sites, co-ops, clinics, and studio partners often become references or first jobs.
Program design helps keep pathways clear. Fields tied to Wisconsin’s economy (like Paper Science & Chemical Engineering) trains students to be fit for the workforce, performance and communication programs graduate students with public-facing portfolios, and natural resources tracks produce field-tested graduates ready for stewardship, agency, and research roles across the Midwest and beyond.
Admission
TEST SCORES
Optional
FRESHMAN PROFILE
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 18 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT English
25th Percentile: 18 | 75th Percentile: 25
Tuition & Cost
Tuition (in-state): $7,112
Tuition (out-of-state): $16,132
Fees: $1,722
Room: $4,850
Board: $3,650
Contact University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Contact Admissions
uwsp.edu/admissions-aid
(715) 346-2441
admiss@uwsp.edu
Main Campus Location
2100 Main Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-0123