Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Menomonie, Wisconsin |
| Online | uwstout.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, approximately 70 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul, University of Wisconsin-Stout operates as Wisconsin's Polytechnic University on a 124-acre campus in the Chippewa Valley. Founded in 1891 as a manual training school, UW-Stout now specializes in career-focused programs combining theory with practical applications across its technical and professional degrees. The university maintains strong programs in areas including packaging, plastics engineering, game design, hospitality management, and industrial design, with all undergraduate programs requiring students to complete professional work experiences or internships. The campus features modern laboratory facilities and specialized equipment for its technical programs, while student housing consists of traditional residence halls primarily serving first-year and sophomore students.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UW-Stout is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Stout within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#743 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#260 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#49 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.35 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $488 |
| Other Fees | $2,812 |
| Room and Board | $8,718 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,780 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,128 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $488 |
| Other Fees | $2,812 |
| Room and Board | $8,718 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,780 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,692 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 43% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Work and Family Studies | 7% |
| Engineering Technology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240417 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Stout.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin Stout GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025