Campus & Student Life at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Home to about 7,698 undergraduates in 2020, UW - Stevens Point is a public university located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UW - Stevens Point offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UW - Stevens Point can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UW - Stevens Point Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UW - Stevens Point Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at UW - Stevens Point. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UW - Stevens Point Disability Services.

UW - Stevens Point for the Military

While not a "service academy", UW - Stevens Point does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UW - Stevens Point Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UW - Stevens Point for Veterans Guide.

UW - Stevens Point offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UW - Stevens Point does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

UW - Stevens Point offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

There were 7,698 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,435 (83.6%). Part-time attendance was 1,263 (16.4%).

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is Ranked #1,768 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UW - Stevens Point is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UW - Stevens Point #1768 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UW - Stevens Point by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UW - Stevens Point Diversity Guide.

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Competes in the NCAA

UW - Stevens Point has a total of 631 student athletes, 340 men and 291 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Athletics