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University of Wisconsin-Stout
Admission at University of Wisconsin-Stout is close to open (87.7%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $58,084 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Wisconsin-Stout anchors the college town of Menomonie, WI, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Construction Management, where graduates median $101,758 four years out. 23.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 5,842 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 19 and 26 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on University of Wisconsin-Stout's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Wisconsin-Stout received 6,440 applications and admitted 5,457 (84.7%), with 1,267 enrolling.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. University of Wisconsin-Stout's submitters' middle half scored 19–26 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Wisconsin-Stout compares
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.7% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,701 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,084 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Wisconsin-Stout: $58,084 median at year ten, versus $55,452 across Wisconsin institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $10,701 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $19,265. For non-residents, University of Wisconsin-Stout's $19,265 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,842 undergrads, University of Wisconsin-Stout is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
54.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a University of Wisconsin-Stout tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Wisconsin-Stout
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Construction Management | $101,758 |
| Computer Engineering | $94,440 |
| Applied Mathematics | $92,803 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | $88,102 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,645 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $87,431 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $86,490 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $82,853 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $77,269 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | $76,784 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | $74,697 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $74,146 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,697 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $66,306 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $59,703 |
| Graphic Communications | $59,621 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $59,392 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $59,192 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $57,718 |
| Criminology | $57,529 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,563 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $56,451 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $53,436 |
| Psychology, General | $52,366 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $51,545 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $50,042 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $49,967 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $49,703 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $48,444 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $48,043 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,256 |
| Social Sciences, General | $47,074 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $41,129 |
Median earnings for these 33 University of Wisconsin-Stout programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,084 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 10 additional University of Wisconsin-Stout programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Wisconsin-Stout?
The middle 50% of University of Wisconsin-Stout's submitters earned ACT composites of 19–26; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is University of Wisconsin-Stout's acceptance rate?
84.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,457 admitted from 6,440 applicants.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Stout cost?
In-state tuition is $10,701; out-of-state students pay $19,265. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Wisconsin-Stout graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,084 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin-Superior — 93% admitted
- Herzing University-Madison — 94.3% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — 90.7% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville — 89.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.