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University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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College town

Known for business — excellent value

University of Wisconsin-Stout is a public institution in Menomonie with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1150, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.9K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,084 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,365.

Established
1891
Type
Public university
Conference
WIAC
Division
Division III

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85%Acceptance
1150SAT Avg
5,900Students
18:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$58,084Earnings 10yr
$17,365Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.7%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,142
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,706
Room & Board$8,718
Books & Supplies$488
Total Cost of Attendance$21,618
Average Net Price$17,365
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,499
$30–48K$11,643
$48–75K$15,799
$75–110K$19,803
$110K+$21,221

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$16,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

40

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

12

Drug Arrests

9

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (75)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
5,900
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Black 1%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.5%
Freshman Retention74.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,251
10 Years$58,084

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Gymnastics

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1908, to simplify and clarify administration, Stout merged his various educational enterprises into the "Stout Institute", which was sold to the state of Wisconsin after Stout's death in 1911.
  • The school was governed by its own board of trustees until 1955, when it became part of the Wisconsin State Colleges system as "Stout State College".
  • The state colleges were all upgraded to university status in 1965, and accordingly Stout State College became "Stout State University".
  • In March 2007, UW–Stout was designated "Wisconsin's Polytechnic University" by the UW System Board of Regents.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from WI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
66 mi(114 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
237 mi(411 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
299 mi(518 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul63 mi
MKE Milwaukee241 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare284 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1055 mi · ~30h 29m drive
New York, NY951 mi · ~27h 28m drive
Hartford, CT989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
Providence, RI1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive
Albany, NY918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Syracuse, NY794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Rochester, NY720 mi · ~20h 48m drive
Buffalo, NY663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Philadelphia, PA918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Pittsburgh, PA678 mi · ~19h 35m drive
Harrisburg, PA827 mi · ~23h 53m drive
Newark, NJ942 mi · ~27h 13m drive
Washington, DC868 mi · ~25h 5m drive
Baltimore, MD873 mi · ~25h 13m drive
Atlanta, GA867 mi · ~25h 3m drive
Charlotte, NC886 mi · ~25h 36m drive
Raleigh, NC938 mi · ~27h 6m drive
Miami, FL1473 mi · ~42h 33m drive
Orlando, FL1268 mi · ~36h 38m drive
Tampa, FL1280 mi · ~36h 59m drive
Nashville, TN659 mi · ~19h 2m drive
New Orleans, LA1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive
Richmond, VA906 mi · ~26h 10m drive
Chicago, IL299 mi · ~8h 38m drive
Detroit, MI477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Minneapolis, MN66 mi · ~1h 54m drive
St. Louis, MO441 mi · ~12h 44m drive
Kansas City, MO421 mi · ~12h 10m drive
Indianapolis, IN459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
Columbus, OH567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Cleveland, OH565 mi · ~16h 19m drive
Milwaukee, WI237 mi · ~6h 51m drive
Dallas, TX876 mi · ~25h 18m drive
Houston, TX1061 mi · ~30h 39m drive
Austin, TX1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive
San Antonio, TX1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive
Los Angeles, CA1580 mi · ~45h 39m drive
San Francisco, CA1645 mi · ~47h 31m drive
San Diego, CA1587 mi · ~45h 51m drive
Seattle, WA1456 mi · ~42h 4m drive
Portland, OR1489 mi · ~43h 1m drive
Denver, CO755 mi · ~21h 49m drive
Phoenix, AZ1331 mi · ~38h 27m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive
Honolulu, HI4027 mi · ~116h 20m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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