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University of Wisconsin-Stout

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Town · 5,842 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As Wisconsin’s designated polytechnic university, the University of Wisconsin-Stout is renowned for its applied, hands-on learning model, boasting highly ranked programs in game design, packaging, engineering, and the region's largest school of art and design. This unique institution sets itself apart by housing three times as many physical labs as traditional classrooms, fostering a career-focused environment that contributes to an exceptional 99% graduate employment rate. On campus and throughout the scenic, outdoor-friendly city of Menomonie, students experience a tight-knit, collaborative culture driven by active student organizations, cooperative education opportunities, and direct industry partnerships.


Wikipedia:The University of Wisconsin–Stout Polytechnic is a public university in Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States. The polytechnic university of the University of Wisconsin System, it enrolls more than 6,900 students. The school was founded in 1891 and named in honor of its founder, lumber magnate James Huff Stout.

Location
Menomonie, WI, 54751 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
63 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,797
Out-of-state COA
$31,361
Avg net price
$17,490
Room & board
$9,008
In-state tuition
$10,701
Out-of-state tuition
$19,265
Books & supplies
$98/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,966
$30–48k
$12,229
$48–75k
$13,164
$75–110k
$19,528
$110k+
$22,028
Admissions
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1150
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 2027
English 1825
Math 1827

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Essay Requirements

University of Wisconsin-Stout accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
54%
4-yr on-time completion
28%
1st-yr retention
79%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
15%
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,251
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,084
Median debt
$23,000
Monthly loan payment
$244
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,000
Student Body
Men 57%Women 43%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
24%
First-generation
28%
Median family income
$70,070
Independent students
17%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,251
10 years after entry
$58,084
Business Administration, Management and Operations171
Design and Applied Arts146
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas79
Mechanical Engineering79
Computer Software and Media Applications75
Computer and Information Sciences, General66
Psychology, General63
Construction Management59
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications50
Hospitality Administration/Management50
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services44
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods41
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General40
Engineering-Related Fields38
Special Education and Teaching32
Electrical and Computer Engineering30
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Institutional
Endowment
$87M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
72%
Avg faculty salary
$8,344/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,240
Federal loan rate
48%

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