University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Former names | Stevens Point Normal School (1894–1927) Central State Teachers College (1927–1951) Wisconsin State College–Stevens Point (1951–1964) Wisconsin State University–Stevens Point (1964–1971) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1894 |
Parent institution | Universities of Wisconsin System |
| Accreditation | HLC |
| Chancellor | Thomas Gibson |
Academic staff | 450 |
| Students | 8,184 |
| Location | , U.S. 44°31′30″N 89°34′05″W / 44.5251°N 89.5681°W |
| Campus | Urban, 406 acres (164 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
| Nickname | Pointers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – WIAC |
| Mascot | Stevie Pointer |
| Website | www |
The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UW–Stevens Point or UWSP) is a public university in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. Established in 1894, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System. UW-Stevens Point grants associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees, as well as doctoral degrees in audiology, educational sustainability, and physical therapy. The 406-acre (164 ha) main campus includes the 280-acre (113 ha) Schmeeckle Reserve, 15 academic buildings, and 13 residence halls. UWSP also has two branch campuses located in Wausau and Marshfield.
UW-Stevens Point is organized into four colleges with more than 170 undergraduate programs in 80 majors and 90 minors and 18 graduate programs.
UW-Stevens Point has a long history of pioneering new educational fields. UWSP was one of the first schools in the US to educate young women in “domestic science” or home economics, the first university in the US to offer a major in environmental conservation, and the first in the world to offer wellness as a college degree program.
The UW-Stevens Point Pointers compete in 14 intercollegiate sports in NCAA Division III and have won 13 championships.