- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–27 composite
- Average net price: $15,574 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Wisconsin Stout reported: an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Wisconsin Stout reviews each application.
University of Wisconsin Stout GPA requirements
University of Wisconsin Stout requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Wisconsin Stout hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Wisconsin Stout acceptance rate
University of Wisconsin Stout admitted 4,863 of 5,547 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Wisconsin Stout is a public 4-year university in Menomonie, Wisconsin, with 6,136 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Wisconsin Stout in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT English | 18 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1150 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Wisconsin Stout looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Wisconsin Stout awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,574 a year at University of Wisconsin Stout in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into the University of Wisconsin Stout with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Wisconsin Stout admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is it easy to get into the University of Wisconsin Stout?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Wisconsin Stout admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Wisconsin Stout?
University of Wisconsin Stout's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,863 of 5,547 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does the University of Wisconsin Stout look for?
University of Wisconsin Stout requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Wisconsin Stout?
A lot: University of Wisconsin Stout requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What ACT scores do the University of Wisconsin Stout students have?
The middle 50% of University of Wisconsin Stout's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 20–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is the University of Wisconsin Stout test optional?
Yes. University of Wisconsin Stout considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 32% sent ACT scores.
How much does the University of Wisconsin Stout cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,574 a year at University of Wisconsin Stout in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Wisconsin Stout consider legacy status?
No. University of Wisconsin Stout doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Wisconsin Stout?
Yes. University of Wisconsin Stout awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Wisconsin Stout's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wisconsin-StoutU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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