The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) is a public comprehensive university located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, founded in 1894 as the Stevens Point Normal School. Serving approximately 8,200 students, UWSP offers more than 130 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate programs through colleges covering letters and science, fine arts and communication, natural resources, education, and professional studies. UWSP is nationally recognized for its programs in natural resources management, environmental science, forestry, and sustainability, drawing students from across the country who seek hands-on conservation education in the heart of Wisconsin's forests and waterways. The university operates a 120-acre campus with extensive natural science facilities, including on-campus conservatories, natural areas, and a planetarium. Pointers athletics compete in NCAA Division III in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, with strong programs in cross country, swimming, and wrestling.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$18,248
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $18,508
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
