Leaving your home state for college can be daunting. UWSP makes it easy and affordable for out-of-state students to come to Stevens Point.
UWSP is known for its affordability and strong value. We have the lowest net price of any public university in Wisconsin. For out-of-state students, that means a high-quality education at a more accessible cost, plus scholarship opportunities designed just for you.
Tuition rates for the 2026-27 school year can be found: Tuition Rates and Fees – Student Financial Services.
In terms of scholarships, residents outside of Wisconsin and Minnesota can take advantage of our Destination Wisconsin Scholarship.
Our Destination Wisconsin Scholarship is guaranteed* to any new undergraduate fall 2027 (first-year, transfer or international) students with a 2.75+ GPA or 19+ ACT/980+ SAT or 75% class rank or greater at the time of application to the University who is not a resident of Wisconsin or Minnesota. Students will automatically be awarded this scholarship.
- Midwest Student Exchange Program Students**: $1,000/year, renewable for 4 years
- **Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Ohio residents
- All Return to Wisconsin students will receive a $1,000/year, renewable for 4 years
- All other Out-of-State Students: $4,000/year, renewable for 4 years
*While funding is available
Out-of-state students are also eligible for our Invest in Your Purpose or our Pointer Promise scholarships based on their GPA.
To view all scholarship requirements, visit New Student Scholarships – Admissions & Aid.
All incoming students should fill out the application in the Scholarship Portal to be automatically considered for a variety of scholarships. Students will be matched to available scholarships based on answers completed on the application. Not all sections and essays are required in the application, but providing more information may increase the number of opportunities for which a student is eligible. The application doesn’t have to be completed in one visit and will be saved every time a student navigates to other questions. Along with completing the scholarship application, we recommend filing the FAFSA and sending over official transcripts to ensure the best consideration. The priority deadline for scholarships is December 1, 2026. Visit the portal* here: Scholarship Manager.
*Students must be admitted to have access to the Scholarship Portal.
For more information about scholarships, please contact our Financial Aid and Veteran Services Office at 715-346-4771 or finaid@uwsp.edu.
