University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Acceptance Rate
Stevens Point, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,820
- Admitted
- 7,950
- Yield
- 23%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's acceptance rate has risen from 89.4% in 2014–15 to 90.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,210 to 8,820 (+110%) over that period.
Its 90.1% rate makes University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 24%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91.3% for women vs 88.3% for men, a 3-point gap). University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 23% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,210 | 3,764 | 89.4% | 1,631 |
| 2015–16 | 4,381 | 3,946 | 90.1% | 1,792 |
| 2016–17 | 3,989 | 3,248 | 81.4% | 1,591 |
| 2017–18 | 3,655 | 3,054 | 83.6% | 1,560 |
| 2018–19 | 4,493 | 3,742 | 83.3% | 1,806 |
| 2019–20 | 4,185 | 3,537 | 84.5% | 1,529 |
| 2020–21 | 5,882 | 5,090 | 86.5% | 1,838 |
| 2021–22 | 8,100 | 7,303 | 90.2% | 1,810 |
| 2022–23 | 8,120 | 7,231 | 89.1% | 1,722 |
| 2023–24 | 8,820 | 7,950 | 90.1% | 1,828 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,372 | 4,907 | 91.3% |
| Men | 3,446 | 3,042 | 88.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 54% |
How University of Wisconsin compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's acceptance rate is 90.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,950 admitted of 8,820 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point test optional?
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point received 8,820 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,950.
Is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 89.4% in 2014–15 to 90.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uwsp.edu/.