The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is again ranked among the best public universities in the Midwest, according to US News and World Report.
The magazine's 2024 ranking places UW-Stevens Point at 12thu among regional public universities in its 12-state Midwest region, up two spots from last year. The university was again recognized for its solid reputation among peer institutions, graduation rate and student retention.
UW-Stevens Point improved its ranking among the best value schools in the Midwest. This merit-to-value ratio also recognizes students who receive need-based financial aid as a percentage of grants and scholarships.
“We are proud to offer a quality education at an affordable cost on all three of our campuses,” said Chancellor Thomas Gibson. “UW-Stevens Point provides a solid return on investment while offering our students the best faculty, support and student experiences.”
The university also moved up in its ranking for undergraduate business programs, highlighting the excellence of the Sentry School of Business and Economics. The school has grown since it was accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in 2016.
“Our partnership with Sentry provides students with a cutting-edge business education that goes beyond the classroom,” said Gibson. “Our business and finance students are offered experiential learning through our internship programs and the Anderson Classroom to Career Center, as well as the opportunity to begin earning an MBA while an undergraduate.”
UW-Stevens Point also improved its ranking on the list of Best Colleges for Veterans in the Midwest. The university is GI Bill qualified and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
To view the 2024 US Best Colleges Rankings, visit www.usnews.com/best-colleges.
Founded in 1894, UW-Stevens Point is located on a 400-acre campus in Central Wisconsin. More than 100 program options at the associate, bachelor's and master's levels provide world-class opportunities in the arts, natural resources, business, healthcare, education, humanities and sciences.
Approximately 8,250 students attend UW-Stevens Point. The main campus has a 280-acre nature preserve and is located in a town voted among the nation's best college towns as well as one of the safest. UW-Stevens Point also has branches in Marshfield and Wausau. To learn more, visit www.uwsp.edu.
