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Menomonie, WI · Stevens Point, WI
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,490/yr | $14,559/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,966/yr | $8,833/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $21,503 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,229/yr | $9,609/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,164/yr | $11,428/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,528/yr | $17,042/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,028/yr | $18,737/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,008/yr | $8,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,008/yr | $8,800/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $98/yr | $250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,886/yr | $3,560/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $22,797/yr | $20,079/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,701/yr | $9,488/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,265/yr | $18,508/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 48% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 92% |
| SAT average | 1150 | 1150 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–27 | 20–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–25 · Math 18–27 | English 19–26 · Math 18–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,440 | 8,820 |
| Students accepted | 5,457 | 7,950 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,267 | 1,828 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 39% | 54% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | 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 | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 51% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,084/yr | $52,021/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,531–$80,699 | $37,608–$69,056 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 61% |
| White students graduating | 56% | 54% |
| Black students graduating | 24% | 26% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 38% | 31% |
| Asian students graduating | 48% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,251/yr | $43,371/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 28% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 46% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 50% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 53% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,486/yr | $48,586/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Visual & Performing Arts 17% · Engineering 12% | Natural Resources & Conservation 19% · Education 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 17% of degrees | Education — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 10% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods — $98,358/yr | Chemical Engineering — $84,047/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,842 | 7,306 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 790 | 743 |
| Average professor pay | $8,344/mo | $7,919/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 76% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $70,070 | $63,572 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Menomonie, WI | Stevens Point, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1891 | 1894 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| Men | 57% | 43% |
| Women | 43% | 57% |
| White students | 83% | 85% |
| Black students | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Asian students | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 28% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 17% | 9.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 13% | 7.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,240/yr | $8,261/yr |
| Endowment | $86.6M | $68.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,169 | 3,462 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,950/yr | $4,850/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,418/yr | $3,650/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | 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 | NCCAA Division II | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 26 |
| Student athletes | 568 | 210 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.8M | $5.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.1M | $5.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $38,312 | $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.