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University of Wisconsin–Stout: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Wisconsin–Stout is a public university in Menomonie, Wisconsin, with about 5,800 undergraduates. It admitted 87.7% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $10,701 a year for in-state students and $19,265 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Wisconsin–Stout costs

University of Wisconsin–Stout charges $10,701 a year in published tuition and fees for Wisconsin residents, about $5,350 a semester, and $19,265 a year for students from other states, about $9,632 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,797 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,384 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Wisconsin–Stout

For fall 2024, University of Wisconsin–Stout received 5,547 applications and admitted 4,863 students, and 1,187 enrolled as first-years.

What University of Wisconsin–Stout students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Wisconsin–Stout (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management98
Construction Management70
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation62
Mechanical Engineering62
Operations Management and Supervision53
Psychology50
Graphic Design45
Computer and Information Sciences, Other42

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Wisconsin–Stout's acceptance rate? 87.7% for fall 2024: 4,863 of 5,547 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Wisconsin–Stout? $10,701 a year for in-state students and $19,265 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Wisconsin–Stout? About 5,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at University of Wisconsin–Stout? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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