University of Wisconsin-Stout

Public four-year university in Menomonie, WI that costs an average of $17,533 a year after financial aid, admits 88% of applicants and graduates 53% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,533
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
53%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$62,537

PublicTown (distant)5,842 undergraduates

Cost of University of Wisconsin-Stout

Total cost of attendance (per year)$23,477
Tuition and fees, in-state$11,196
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$20,188
Housing and food (on campus)$9,312
Average net price after aid$17,533

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,344
$30,001–48,000$11,205
$48,001–75,000$13,113
$75,001–110,000$18,957
$110,001+$22,437

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Wisconsin-Stout's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate88%
Average SAT1,150
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)20–27
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate53%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$53,173
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$62,537
Rank in Wisconsin (earnings)11th of 36 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,887
Typical monthly loan payment$260 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants27%
Students with federal loans47%

Majors and programs at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (41)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer Engineering—$78,464$27,000
Computer Software and Media Applications141$77,075$23,000
Manufacturing Engineering50$76,703$24,472
Engineering-Related Fields64$75,934$19,500
Engineering Technologies/Technicians78$74,536$22,500
Mechanical Engineering146$73,529$21,500
Construction Management129$73,511$22,900
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications79$67,613$18,104
Computer and Information Sciences130$63,638$16,438
Applied Mathematics53$63,460$20,500
Real Estate24$60,093—
Business Administration, Management and Operations332$55,365$20,500
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other24$52,070—
Criminology32$51,968$23,869
Hospitality Administration/Management81$51,835$19,500
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies18$50,101—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas142$47,926$21,947
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences40$47,756$26,000
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations18$46,907—
Design and Applied Arts289$45,619$22,750
Special Education and Teaching50$44,503$24,987
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods72$43,905$27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions27$43,806—
Social Sciences34$42,915$17,875
Graphic Communications29$42,668$22,639
Natural Resources Conservation and Research25$41,545—
Apparel and Textiles24$39,761—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services74$39,347$25,000
Psychology114$39,243$20,500
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other48$36,352$26,000
Fine and Studio Arts36$33,873$27,000
Visual and Performing Arts60$32,707$21,500
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management2——
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians37——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology15——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management2——
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services23——
Electrical and Computer Engineering59——
Food Science and Technology26——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other6——
Polymer/Plastics Engineering18——

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations12——
Communication and Media Studies7——
Social Work43——
Special Education and Teaching12——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas53——

Master's degree programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods37$106,998—
Manufacturing Engineering19$90,988—
Human Resources Management and Services13$90,912—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas36$72,693—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology75$61,125$31,393
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions29$56,606$32,395
Education82$54,996$20,600
Student Counseling and Personnel Services23$51,160—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions86$50,922$35,608
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology23$50,660—
Applied Mathematics———
Computer and Information Sciences9——
Construction Management18——
Design and Applied Arts6——
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services30——
Food Science and Technology29——
Health and Medical Administrative Services12——
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians18——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies10——
Sustainability Studies27——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision———

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision14——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Special Education and Teaching———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville$15,45189%$66,166
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University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh$16,49287%$59,275
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point$14,75792%$54,432
University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls$14,70382%$56,914
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire$16,13382%$62,438
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse$17,06476%$65,850
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater$13,73786%$59,084

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About University of Wisconsin-Stout

TypePublic four-year university
LocationMenomonie, WI
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates5,842
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteuwstout.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Wisconsin-Stout's acceptance rate?

University of Wisconsin-Stout admits 88% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,150 on the SAT.

How much does University of Wisconsin-Stout cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $23,477 a year (tuition and fees: $11,196 in-state, $20,188 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,533 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,344.

How much do University of Wisconsin-Stout graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $62,537 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 36 similar colleges in Wisconsin. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($78,464 a year after graduation).

What is University of Wisconsin-Stout's graduation rate?

53% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.