C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

65/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Wisconsin-Stout

4-Year Public

📍 Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751

🌐 www.uwstout.edu/

University of Wisconsin-Stout — acceptance rate 85%, tuition $7,330 in-state, $15,894 out-of-state

University of Wisconsin-Stout campus, Menomonie, WI. Photo: Wikideas1, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

69/100

Affordability

50/100

Resources

51/100

Experience

B+

78/100

Prestige

36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,951

Total Enrollment

53%

Graduation Rate

74%

Retention Rate

18.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

85%

Acceptance Rate

$15,574

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Wisconsin-Stout ▼

4% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$313,564

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,155

1-Year Change

+6.0%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Wisconsin-Stout, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$58,084

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$50,251

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$23,000

Median debt at graduation

54.9%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,150

Average SAT

Median ACT

23.9%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 67th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Construction Management	$72,779	$101,758	+7%	#11 of 57	#10	$20,175
Computer Engineering	$80,493	$94,440	-13%	#153 of 189	#139	$24,500
Applied Mathematics	$67,159	$92,803	+1%	#23 of 45	#15	$20,520
Polymer/Plastics Engineering	$75,800	$88,102	-5%	#4 of 6	#1	$22,964
Mechanical Engineering	$73,260	$87,645	-5%	#251 of 318	#180	$24,992
Manufacturing Engineering	$72,830	$87,431	-1%	#9 of 15	#3	$25,200
Engineering-Related Fields	$71,117	$86,490	-3%	#22 of 33	#18	$27,000
Computer and Information Sciences	$55,977	$82,853	-10%	#249 of 459	#241	$18,500
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	$66,623	$77,269	+5%	#19 of 37	#17	$22,881
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	$67,461	$76,784	-5%	#22 of 34	#23	$23,000
Science Technologies/Technicians	$32,099	$74,697	+9%	#6 of 9	#6	$22,609
Computer Software and Media Applications	$54,639	$74,146	+26%	#14 of 54	#13	$25,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$54,826	$68,697	+1%	#409 of 1176	#344	$22,500
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	$46,501	$66,306	-12%	#21 of 27	#20	$23,250
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	$43,266	$59,703	-15%	#28 of 37	#27	$20,955
Graphic Communications	$48,744	$59,621	+38%	#8 of 59	#6	$23,290
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services	—	$59,392	+7%	#21 of 70	#18	$23,375
Apparel and Textiles	$35,768	$59,192	+3%	#21 of 57	#23	$25,000
Design and Applied Arts	$40,615	$57,718	+12%	#102 of 299	#85	$26,000
Criminology	$49,004	$57,529	+4%	#47 of 113	#26	$25,852
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$47,230	$56,563	+10%	#69 of 345	#48	$22,963
Hospitality Administration/Management	$43,359	$56,451	+-0%	#63 of 137	#55	$24,000
Real Estate	$54,061	—	—	—	—	$17,493
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	$35,423	$53,436	+10%	#47 of 137	#39	$25,000
Psychology	$32,996	$52,366	+3%	#381 of 1027	#250	$19,750
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	$36,736	$51,545	-8%	#57 of 85	#44	$22,875
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	$31,128	$50,042	-9%	#193 of 265	#162	$25,000
Fine and Studio Arts	$30,077	$49,967	+21%	#60 of 423	#34	—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences	$29,260	$49,703	-19%	#128 of 156	#123	$21,500
Special Education and Teaching	$45,196	$48,444	-4%	#121 of 177	#120	$27,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	$37,050	$48,043	-1%	#78 of 172	#74	$23,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$38,670	$47,256	+-0%	#375 of 680	#370	$24,260
Social Sciences	$27,873	$47,074	-12%	#66 of 87	#61	$24,375
Visual and Performing Arts	—	$41,129	-1%	#38 of 68	#33	$28,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $313,564
Avg rent near campus: $1,155/mo — vs ~$550/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 54740 (3.9% cap, Elmwood)

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🏆 Where University of Wisconsin-Stout Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation

of 14 schools

Manufacturing Engineering

of 11 schools

#10

Mathematics Teacher Education

of 15 schools

#13

Game and Interactive Media Design

of 29 schools

#19

Operations Management and Supervision

of 48 schools

#21

Construction Management, General

of 53 schools

#21

Computer and Information Sciences, Other

of 25 schools

#21

Digital Arts

of 38 schools

#24

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

of 50 schools

#25

Food Science

of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,330	$15,894
Room	$4,950
Board	$3,418
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$23,128	$31,692

Financial Aid

77%

Receive Any Aid

22%

Receive Pell Grants

58%

Take Out Loans

$15,574

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$10,499
$30,001 - $48,000	$11,643
$48,001 - $75,000	$15,799
$75,001 - $110,000	$19,803
$110,001+	$21,221

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 100 grads/yr Construction Management, General 75 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 67 grads/yr Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 66 grads/yr Operations Management and Supervision 53 grads/yr Psychology, General 51 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, Other 49 grads/yr Graphic Design 46 grads/yr Food Science 43 grads/yr Education, General 39 grads/yr Digital Arts 39 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 38 grads/yr Interior Design 37 grads/yr Game and Interactive Media Design 36 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 31 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering 31 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 31 grads/yr Human Development and Family Studies, General 30 grads/yr Mathematics Teacher Education 30 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 29 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stout's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

6,951

Total Students

47%

Women

87%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 83%

Hispanic 4%

Black 1%

Asian 3%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 93%

Off-Campus (Renters) 4%

With Family 3%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~271 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%

Hybrid (Some Online) 36%

Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 87%

25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

University of Wisconsin-Stout has an acceptance rate of 85%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of Wisconsin-Stout?

Tuition at University of Wisconsin-Stout is $7,330 for in-state students and $15,894 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $15,574.

What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Stout?

The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Stout is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is University of Wisconsin-Stout a good school?

University of Wisconsin-Stout has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend University of Wisconsin-Stout?

University of Wisconsin-Stout has a total enrollment of 6,951 students. Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near University of Wisconsin-Stout?

Yes! Approximately 4% of students at University of Wisconsin-Stout live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 271 students who need rental housing near campus.

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