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University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Wisconsin-Stout Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.7%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1150

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,365

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (75)

Student Life

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
8 Years$54,486
10 Years$58,084

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,000
Men
$57,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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