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River Falls, WI · Stevens Point, WI
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,054/yr | $14,559/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,472/yr | $8,833/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $21,503 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,014/yr | $9,609/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,796/yr | $11,428/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,578/yr | $17,042/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,234/yr | $18,737/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,982/yr | $8,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,400/yr | $8,800/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $450/yr | $250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,810/yr | $3,560/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,781/yr | $20,079/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,008/yr | $9,488/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,470/yr | $18,508/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 43% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 92% |
| SAT average | 1150 | 1150 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | 20–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–25 · Math 18–25 | English 19–26 · Math 18–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,903 | 8,820 |
| Students accepted | 4,818 | 7,950 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,063 | 1,828 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 39% | 54% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 57% | 51% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,458/yr | $52,021/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,018–$72,674 | $37,608–$69,056 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 61% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 54% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 26% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 65% | 31% |
| Asian students graduating | 55% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,524/yr | $43,371/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 42% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 56% | 53% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,859/yr | $48,586/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Agriculture & Veterinary Science 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Education 14% | Natural Resources & Conservation 19% · Education 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 21% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Education — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $91,702/yr | Chemical Engineering — $84,047/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 17% | 9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,205 | 7,306 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 363 | 743 |
| Average professor pay | $8,788/mo | $7,919/mo |
| Full-time professors | 59% | 76% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $69,526 | $63,572 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | River Falls, WI | Stevens Point, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1874 | 1894 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 0.3% |
| Men | 38% | 43% |
| Women | 62% | 57% |
| White students | 85% | 85% |
| Black students | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5% | 5.2% |
| Asian students | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 26% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,465/yr | $8,261/yr |
| Endowment | $33.1M | $68.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,417 | 3,462 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,808/yr | $4,850/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $2,780/yr | $3,650/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 26 |
| Student athletes | 568 | 210 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.9M | $5.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.9M | $5.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $38,069 | $94,190 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.