University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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How strong are the academics at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

21:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size
38%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

UW-Stevens Point has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 21:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
382
10-19
351
20-29
361
30-39
189
40-49
99
50-99
76
100+
27

Honors Programs

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on UW-Stevens Point's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point:

75%
First-year retention rate
38%
4-year grad rate
56%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $38,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$38,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Elementary Education and Teaching
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
52.8
59.04
65.28
71.52
77.76
84

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Soil Science and Agronomy, General 17
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 58
  • Biochemistry 24
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 84
  • Finance, General 24
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 22
  • Accounting 19
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 23
  • Communication, General 23
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 23
  • Computer Science 4
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 3
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 76
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 26
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 22
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 22
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 21
  • Music Teacher Education 16
  • Social Science Teacher Education 14
Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering 9
  • Paper Science and Engineering 8
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 20
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 10
  • German Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 37
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 28
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 27
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 23
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 8
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 4
  • Health and Wellness, General 3
History
  • History, General 11
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 14
  • Data Analytics, General 12
  • Nutrition Sciences 5
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 83
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 72
  • Forestry, General 56
  • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 42
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 2
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 23
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Physics, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 57
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 23
  • Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 26
  • Political Science and Government, General 14
  • Economics, General 3
  • Geography 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 30
  • Art/Art Studies, General 28
  • Interior Design 23
  • Dance, General 12
  • Music Performance, General 12
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 7
  • Music, General 6
  • Graphic Design 0

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