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University of Wisconsin-Stout

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Town · 5,842 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$17,490
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
54%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$58,084
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
88%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Designated as Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, the University of Wisconsin-Stout is renowned for its hands-on, applied-learning model with standout programs in game design, packaging, industrial design, engineering, and hospitality management. The university sets itself apart by maintaining three times more lab and studio spaces than traditional lecture halls, leading to an impressive career-outcomes rate that consistently exceeds 98 percent. Set in the scenic community of Menomonie, the student experience combines a collaborative, maker-focused campus culture with easy access to outdoor recreation along the Red Cedar River and surrounding trails.

Wikipedia:The University of Wisconsin–Stout Polytechnic is a public university in Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States. The polytechnic university of the University of Wisconsin System, it enrolls more than 6,900 students. The school was founded in 1891 and named in honor of its founder, lumber magnate James Huff Stout.

Location
Menomonie, WI, 54751 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
63 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,701$19,265
Housing & food (on campus)$9,008$9,008
Books & supplies$98$98
Cost of attendance$22,797$32,927
Average net price$17,490Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$19,265
In-state: $10,701
Housing & food (on campus)$9,008
Books & supplies$98
Cost of attendance$32,927
In-state: $22,797
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $17,490
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.uwstout.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Wisconsin-Stout’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$21,785
Housing$5,340
Food$3,792
Total published by the school$32,927
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,966
$30–48k
$12,229
$48–75k
$13,164
$75–110k
$19,528
$110k+
$22,028
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
54%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
28%
Back for yr 2
79%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
55% graduated · 29% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 15% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,251
10 yrs after entry$58,084
Debt
Median at graduation$23,000
Monthly payment$244
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$27k
90th percentile$34,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1150
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 20–27 · E 18–25 · M 18–27

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Student Body
Gender
Men 57%Women 43%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
28%
Family income
$70,070
Independent
17%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCCAA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,251
After 10 yrs
$58,084
Business Administration, Management and Operations171
Design and Applied Arts146
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas79
Mechanical Engineering79
Computer Software and Media Applications75
Computer and Information Sciences, General66
Psychology, General63
Construction Management59
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications50
Hospitality Administration/Management50
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services44
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods41
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General40
Engineering-Related Fields38
Special Education and Teaching32
Electrical and Computer Engineering30
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$87M
Full-time faculty
72%
Faculty salary
$8,344/mo
Teaching spend
$9,240
per student
Federal loans
48%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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