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University of Wisconsin - Stout SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1050 to 1290

ACT Range20 to 27

Average GPA3.33

Acceptance Rate87.5%

At UW-Stout, strong scores matter most for aid, not admission. The Stout Scholars award starts at ACT 27 or SAT 1280 with a 3.67 GPA, so if your grades are strong, that score is a concrete target worth preparing for.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Wisconsin - Stout facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Wisconsin - Stout enrolls about 6,124 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. UW-Stout has a 79% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Location

Menomonie, WI

Undergrad Enrollment6,124

Freshman Retention79%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio18:1

Graduation Rate55%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at UW-Stout?

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Key University of Wisconsin - Stout application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

September 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because UW-Stout is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit scores or want to qualify for score-based awards like Stout Scholars, which looks for a 1280+ SAT or 27+ ACT. Take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year for superscore-focused retakes; with UW-Stout’s September 1 Regular Decision deadline, no fall senior retake is likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

UW-Stout’s in-state tuition is $7,715, while out-of-state tuition is $16,279. About 30% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $2,107. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$7,715

Out-of-State Tuition$16,279

Room and Board$9,008

Average Merit Award$2,107

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid30%

Average Aid Package$13,648

Average Debt at Grad$25,735

UW-Stout’s out-of-state tuition is $16,279, compared with $7,715 for in-state students, and room and board is $9,008. About 30% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $13,648. Merit awards average $2,107, which can modestly reduce costs for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $25,735.