University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI · Public
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University of Wisconsin-Stout admitted 87.7% of applicants university-wide (4,863 of 5,547).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 87.7% | 4,863 | 5,547 |
| In-state | 71.4% | 2,500 | 3,500 |
| Out-of-state | 62.5% | 500 | 800 |
| International applicants | 75.0% | 150 | 200 |
| Men | 86.6% | 2,575 | 2,972 |
| Women | 88.9% | 2,288 | 2,575 |
Of 4,863 admitted students, 1,187 enrolled (24.4% yield).
University of Wisconsin-Stout U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Wisconsin-Stout U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $32,571/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,265 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $13,306 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $32,571/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,966 |
| $30k–48k | $12,229 |
| $48k–75k | $13,164 |
| $75k–110k | $19,528 |
| Over $110k | $22,028 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Stout Scholarship — $2,000 - $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $1,000 - $2,500 per year (Merit)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Stout Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- Stout Scholarship — $2,000 - $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $1,000 - $2,500 per year (Merit)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
University of Wisconsin-Stout U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application (UW Application or Common App)
- Unofficial high school transcripts or GED/HSED diploma
- ACT or SAT Score (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application (UW Application or Common App)
- Unofficial high school transcripts or GED/HSED diploma
- ACT or SAT Score (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Wisconsin-Stout · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Please describe why you are interested in attending University of Wisconsin-Stout.Required
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $58,084
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 54.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 79%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,000
- At graduation
University of Wisconsin-Stout · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #395
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (23%), Visual & performing arts (17%), Engineering (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 19:1 · 34% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Wisconsin-Stout U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.