University Of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, also referred to as UW-Stevens Point or UWSP, is a coeducational, public university located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It was established in 1894 as Stevens Point Normal School. In 1927, it was renamed to Central State Teachers College. In 1964, it was raised to University status and re-christened as Wisconsin State University. Finally, the name of the College changed to University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the 1970s. The small town campus of the University stretches over an area of more than 400 acres of land.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is organized into the following colleges:

• Fine Arts and Communication
• Letters and Science
• Natural Resources
• Professional Studies

The university's sports teams are called the UWSP Pointers. The official mascots are Stevie and Stephanie Pointer. UWSP sponsors baseball, basketball, cross country, football, hockey, swimming and diving, track and field, and wrestling.

Notable alumni of the UNiversity include Lawrence Eagleburger, U.S. Secretary of State; Andrea Anders, Television Star; John A. List, University of Chicago economist; and Tim Bedore, Comedian.

University Of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Highlights

Where University Of Wisconsin-Stevens Point stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, science, design, and drama and performing arts.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

UW Stevens Point Students

The student enrollment at UW Stevens Point was 9,115 in 2007 (8,541 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: UW Stevens Point participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

UW Stevens Point provides on-campus housing for 3,105 of its 8,541 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

UW Stevens Point Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. UW Stevens Point is in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

UW Stevens Point Admissions (2007)