At a glance
Average net price
$17,490
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.9%
Admission rate
88%
Undergrad size
5,842
In-state tuition
$10,701
Out-of-state tuition
$19,265
Cost of attendance
$22,797
Median earnings (10y)
$58,084
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,150
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 78.9%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (31%), social sciences (24%), business (22%).
- STEM31%
- Health2%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services4%
- Business22.5%~1,312 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~894 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science12.0%~703 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education11.6%~677 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering9.4%~549 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech5.0%~290 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.9%~227 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~195 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.7%~159 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~136 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~131 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~123 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Science tech1.8%~105 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture1.8%~105 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~77 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.6%~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.5%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 367 | $47,967 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 290 | $39,578 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 156 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 155 | $42,871 | $24,500 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 142 | $35,326 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 114 | $58,998 | $27,012 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 105 | $44,597 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 103 | $32,897 | $21,190 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 99 | $66,751 | $20,425 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 96 | $38,391 | $25,225 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Bachelor's | 95 | $53,164 | $27,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 95 | $31,192 | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 84 | $41,280 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Bachelor's | 82 | $58,510 | $25,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 82 | $55,580 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 71 | $37,079 | $26,701 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Bachelor's | 65 | $65,720 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | $30,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 59 | $31,568 | $26,375 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 57 | $62,530 | $21,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 52 | $25,267 | $29,350 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Bachelor's | 45 | $32,585 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | Bachelor's | 40 | $67,550 | $29,814 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 37 | $45,592 | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 36 | $39,034 | $27,000 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 35 | $42,536 | $25,937 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 34 | $45,283 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 34 | $79,082 | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | $34,115 | $24,750 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 33 | $32,198 | $25,000 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $26,000 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 33 | $42,955 | $26,000 |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | Master's | 32 | $83,667 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 31 | $32,609 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Wisconsin-Stout
University of Wisconsin-Stout is a large institution located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,842 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Visual & performing arts, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Stout — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,490 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,701 for in-state students and $19,265 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,797 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,084 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Wisconsin-Stout confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Visual & performing arts, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (31% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Wisconsin-Stout accepts 88% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,150. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Menomonie, Wisconsin (town), University of Wisconsin-Stout draws students from across Wisconsin and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Wisconsin-Stout
Q.How much does University of Wisconsin-Stout cost?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Stout is $17,490 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,797.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Stout?
University of Wisconsin-Stout has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-Stout?
University of Wisconsin-Stout admits 88% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Wisconsin-Stout graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Wisconsin-Stout graduate earns $58,084 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stout?
Published tuition is $10,701 in-state and $19,265 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Wisconsin-Stout located?
University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin (ZIP 54751).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Wisconsin-Stout at their official website.