University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is one of the fifteen public 4-year colleges in Wisconsin. The campus is located in Stevens Point town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,222 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,560 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,154 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 74%). Every year 65% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,698, and fees were $1,511. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,965 and $1,511 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students8,222 |
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate74% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 1 | 2 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1951 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 03/30/2015 - Current |
Admission
84%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $56 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $279/credit | |
In State Students | $279/credit | |
Out of State Students | $624/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $437/credit | |
In State Students | $437/credit | |
Out of State Students | $960/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $12,555 | $12,555 | $28,080 |
ADN | 70 | $19,530 | $19,530 | $43,680 |
BSN | 125 | $34,875 | $34,875 | $78,000 |
FNP | 50 | $21,850 | $21,850 | $48,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 83% of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 31% | $4,086 |
Other Federal Grant | 13% | $1,297 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 38% | $2,281 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $1,300 |
Federal Student Loans | 67% | $5,581 |
Private Loans | 9% | $7,485 |
$12,935
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,418 |
$30,001 to $48,000$9,955 |
$48,001 to $75,000$13,330 |
$75,001 to $110,000$16,541 |
Over $110,000$17,227 |
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Student Population
7,894
Undergrads
328
Graduates
4,441
Women
3,781
Men
89%
Full-time
11%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
87% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Wisconsin state board of nursing.