University of Wisconsin–Stout

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#5478 / #1446
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1465
Most Desirable School
Four-year college located in Menomonie, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin–Stout at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#1446
Acceptance rate (fall 2024)
88%
Tuition and fees (2025–26)
$11,196
Graduation rate
53%
Undergraduates (fall 2024)
5,842

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About University of Wisconsin–Stout

According to Wikipedia, The University of Wisconsin–Stout is a public university in Menomonie, Wisconsin. A member of the Universities of Wisconsin, it enrolls more than 9,600 students. The school was founded in 1891 and named in honor of its founder, lumber magnate James Huff Stout.

University of Wisconsin–Stout Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceRetention RateGraduation RateMedian ACT Score
6,44088%79%53%23

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.

How Much Does University of Wisconsin–Stout Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$11,196
Average Net Price by Family Income (2024–25)
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$11,344
30K - 48K$11,205
48K - 75K$13,113
75K - 110K$18,957
110K+$22,437

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

How Much Do University of Wisconsin–Stout Graduates Make?

Ten years after starting college, former University of Wisconsin–Stout students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $62,537 a year, and 95% of those not still in school are working.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.

University of Wisconsin–Stout's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
7,8186,6481,170

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is University of Wisconsin–Stout?

University of Wisconsin–Stout is located at 712 S Broadway St, Menomonie, WI 54751.

How Safe is University of Wisconsin–Stout?

University of Wisconsin–Stout reported 0.9 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most midsize residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.

Relative to its enrollment, University of Wisconsin–Stout has a violent crime rate of 0.06% and a property crime rate of 0.03%. Menomonie has a violent crime rate of 0.13% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.21%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is University of Wisconsin–Stout Known For?

University of Wisconsin–Stout is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Wisconsin–Stout's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much University of Wisconsin–Stout's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Engineering
#6722
World Rank
#6728
Historical Rank
#1289
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #1289 in the U.S. and #6722 worldwide for influence in Engineering.

engineering Degrees
Computer Science
#5773
World Rank
#5781
Historical Rank
#1383
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #1383 in the U.S. and #5773 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#5451
World Rank
#5474
Historical Rank
#1444
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #1444 in the U.S. and #5451 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

math Degrees
Psychology
#4143
World Rank
#4155
Historical Rank
#1578
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #1578 in the U.S. and #4143 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

psychology Degrees
Education
#6650
World Rank
#6652
Historical Rank
#1722
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #1722 in the U.S. and #6650 worldwide for influence in Education.

education Degrees
Communications
#6938
World Rank
#6953
Historical Rank
#1863
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #1863 in the U.S. and #6938 worldwide for influence in Communications.

communications Degrees
Sociology
#5717
World Rank
#5720
Historical Rank
#1937
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #1937 in the U.S. and #5717 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

sociology Degrees
Social Work
#5956
World Rank
#5956
Historical Rank
#2218
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #2218 in the U.S. and #5956 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

social-work Degrees
Medical
#8108
World Rank
#8110
Historical Rank
#2322
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #2322 in the U.S. and #8108 worldwide for influence in Medical.

medicine Degrees
Business
#9301
World Rank
#9302
Historical Rank
#2612
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #2612 in the U.S. and #9301 worldwide for influence in Business.

business Degrees
Earth Sciences
#9963
World Rank
#9978
Historical Rank
#2911
USA Rank

University of Wisconsin–Stout ranks #2911 in the U.S. and #9963 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.

earth-science Degrees

Who Are University of Wisconsin–Stout's Most Influential Alumni?

Gus Johnson
An American YouTube comedian and podcast host.
Rikard Grönborg
Rikard Grönborg
A Swedish former ice hockey player and coach.