Education
Ranked #109 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas · 63 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $56,563
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $21,947
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
University of Wisconsin-Stout acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 87.7% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 4,469 of 4,890 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: ACT 20–27. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 5,842
Larger than 81% of colleges
National median 1,603
University of Wisconsin-StoutMiddle half of collegesNational median
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University of Wisconsin-Stout admitted 87.7% of 4,890 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants4,890
87.7% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted4,469
28.9% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)1,292
Middle 50% test scores
- ACT Composite
- 20–27
- 136
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- 20–27
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$17,533
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $11,196
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $20,188
- Average net price
- $17,533
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 26.6%
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52.5%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
78.9%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$62,537
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at University of Wisconsin-Stout
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where University of Wisconsin-Stout is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Mechanical engineering
Ranked #236 of 276 for valueMechanical Engineering · 67 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $87,645
- Ranked-college median: $91,366
- Median debt
- $21,500
- Ranked-college median: $20,713
Engineering
Ranked #270 of 327 for valueMechanical Engineering · 67 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $87,645
- Ranked-college median: $91,742
- Median debt
- $21,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Business
Ranked #316 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 161 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $68,697
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $20,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Psychology
Ranked #341 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 51 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $52,366
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $20,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Computer science
Ranked #344 of 466 for valueComputer and Information Sciences, General · 64 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $82,853
- Ranked-college median: $97,375
- Median debt
- $16,438
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
5,842
Academic calendar
Four one four
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs.
Colleges like University of Wisconsin-Stout
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie, WI, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI, United States
- Public
- Master's university
Distant town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
- City
- Suburb
- Town (this campus)
- Rural
Nearest major citySaint Paul, MN · about 57 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Four one four
- Website
- uwstout.edu
Colleges nearby
- Chippewa Valley Technical College21.3 miEau Claire
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire21.4 miEau Claire
University of Wisconsin-River Falls34.1 miRiver Falls
Northwood Technical College60.4 miShell Lake
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College78.7 miHayward
Western Technical College-Wisconsin80.5 miLa Crosse
Colleges nearby
- Chippewa Valley Technical College21 mi from University of Wisconsin-Stout
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire21 mi from University of Wisconsin-Stout
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls34 mi from University of Wisconsin-Stout
- Northwood Technical College60 mi from University of Wisconsin-Stout
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $17,533 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
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Compare with University of Wisconsin-PlattevilleFrequently asked questions
What is the UW-Stout acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Wisconsin-Stout admitted 87.7% of 4,890 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is UW-Stout tuition?
In-state tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stout is $11,196 and out-of-state tuition is $20,188 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $17,533 a year.
What is the average net price at UW-Stout?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Stout, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $17,533 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at UW-Stout?
52.5% of first-time, full-time students at University of Wisconsin-Stout graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
Is UW-Stout the same as University of Wisconsin-Stout?
Yes. UW-Stout is the common short name for University of Wisconsin-Stout, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.
What colleges are similar to UW-Stout?
The closest matches are UW-Platteville, UW-Oshkosh, and UW-Stevens Point, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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