PublicTownUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports
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
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (75)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average