University of Wisconsin–Marathon County

Wausau, Wisconsin, United States · Est. 1933 · Public University

Two-year UW System campus in Wausau offering affordable pathways to bachelor's degrees through partnerships.

  • Established 1933; formerly University of Wisconsin–Marathon County
  • Public two-year campus of University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
  • 575 students (fall 2021); average class size 15
  • Located in urban Wausau near Marathon Park and Wisconsin River
  • Partnership with Northcentral Technical College for expanded degree pathways
  • Offers associate degrees and guaranteed transfer to four-year UW institutions

Academics

UW-Stevens Point at Wausau offers associate degrees and the Guaranteed Transfer Program, ensuring students can transfer to any four-year UW System institution upon meeting academic requirements. The campus provides collaborative dual-enrollment programs with UW-Stevens Point and UW–Oshkosh in Business Administration, General Studies, Web and Digital Media Development, and Nursing. Through "The Purple and Blue Advantage" partnership with Northcentral Technical College, students can pursue pathways in accounting, dental hygiene, health and wellness, medical lab science, nursing, paramedic studies, psychology, social work, and numerous transfer pathways to bachelor's degrees.

Campus & Student Life

The five-building campus includes a main building, fieldhouse, ceramics/pottery building, art building, and Center for Civic Engagement. Students enjoy athletic facilities with a pool, weight room, open gym, and racquetball court. The campus sponsors varsity teams in golf, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Active student organizations include InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, concert band, jazz ensemble, concert choir, vocal jazz ensembles, and student government. The student-run newspaper, The Forum, distributes over 2,500 copies monthly across the Wausau area.

Admissions

The campus welcomes first-year, transfer, high school, adult, and veteran students. Merit Award Scholarships of $1,000–$3,000 are available for first-year and transfer students. Campus visits can be scheduled by contacting the Solution Center at 715-261-6235 or uwspwausau@uwsp.edu. The institution emphasizes flexible pathways and prior learning credit evaluation to reduce barriers to degree completion.

Outcomes

The Guaranteed Transfer Program ensures students who complete their associate degree can seamlessly transition to a four-year UW institution. The campus partners with regional employers in healthcare, business, and technical fields. Career support and academic advising services help students prepare for workforce entry or continued education at the main Stevens Point campus or online.

Founded
1933
Type
Public University
Courses
15
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationUniversity of Wisconsin System
Websitehttps://www3.uwsp.edu/wausau/Pages/default.aspx
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
15
Avg career outcomes
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Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources