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UW–Stevens Point

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point · Stevens Point, Wisconsin · Public

92%acceptance rate
1040–1240SAT middle 50% (from ACT)
20–26ACT middle 50%
$14,347average net price, in-state

UW–Stevens Point admitted 92% of 11,135 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1040–1240 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 56% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

UW–Stevens Point’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application is free, and UW–Stevens Point accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check UW–Stevens Point’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

UW–Stevens Point doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How UW–Stevens Point rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor

Important

  • Class rank
  • GPA

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

Not considered

  • Recommendations

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.30 GPA.

  • 4.07%
  • 3.75–3.9920%
  • 3.50–3.7417%
  • 3.25–3.4916%
  • 3.00–3.2413%
  • 2.50–2.9917%
  • 2.00–2.499%
  • Under 2.02%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $20,906 in-state and $29,926 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,347 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$7,953
  • $30–48k$8,490
  • $48–75k$12,706
  • $75–110k$16,141
  • $110k+$17,500

Quick answers

What is UW–Stevens Point’s acceptance rate?

UW–Stevens Point admitted 92% of applicants: 10,294 of 11,135 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is UW–Stevens Point’s application deadline?

UW–Stevens Point uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

What SAT score do you need for UW–Stevens Point?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1040 to 1240 (converted from ACT scores), with a median around 1140. A score at or above 1140 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is UW–Stevens Point’s application fee?

The application is free for 2026–27, and UW–Stevens Point accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does UW–Stevens Point have supplemental essays?

Yes. For 2026–27, UW–Stevens Point asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (two essays, up to 500 words each. the boxes have no minimum; the second asks for 150–500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.

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