Overview
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, is a leading public institution located in northwest Wisconsin. As the designated polytechnic university among Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout emphasizes applied learning and research, offering career-focused experiences that prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the future of engineering, technology, design, management and more. At UW-Stout, students benefit from a hands-on learning environment where labs and studios outnumber traditional classrooms three to one. From their very first year, students engage in industry-sponsored, project-based learning that equips them with practical skills and real-world experience. This approach has led to an impressive 99% placement rate for graduates employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation, making UW-Stout one of the nation’s most affordable and high-value educational experiences.
Acceptance Rate:
86%
Average Net Price:
$14,951
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1120
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,142 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,706 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,718 |
| Books and Supplies | $488 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,736
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,881
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,985
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
18%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2360
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,881
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$10,790,972
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,729,704
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,685
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
Students receiving federal loans
56%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,982
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,524
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
6231
Students Applied
78%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
399
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | September 1 |
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
46%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1120
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,234
Total Number of Undergrads
6,254
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
67
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
47
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
160
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
39%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
38%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Devils
School Colors
navy and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conference
Total Male Athletes
232
Total Female Athletes
180
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of Wisconsin-Stout Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,700
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Eau Claire
Madison
Oshkosh
Top 5 Employers
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Target
3M
UnitedHealth Group
Medtronic
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Sales
Business Development
Education
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
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