University of Wisconsin-Stout
74%
Acceptance rate
$21,785
Tuition/yr
7,000
Enrollment
About University of Wisconsin-Stout
Public university in Wisconsin focused on technical and applied education.
University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) is Wisconsin's only polytechnic university, founded in 1891 and located in Menomonie, a small city about 60 miles east of Minneapolis, Minnesota. For the 2025-26 academic year, total enrollment reached approximately 7,047 students across undergraduate and graduate programs.
UW-Stout organizes its academics under two colleges: the College of Arts and Human Sciences, and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management (CSTEMM). The university offers 170+ undergraduate majors and minors with a strong emphasis on applied learning, industry partnerships, and career readiness. Signature research centers include the Cybersecurity Research and Outreach Center (CyROC), and the university reports that 99% of graduates were employed or continuing education within six months, with average undergraduate starting salaries of $57,000.
The Menomonie campus offers a mid-sized college-town environment with lower living costs than major metro areas. US News ranks UW-Stout #84 among Regional Universities Midwest and #30 among Top Public Schools in the Midwest (2026 edition). The university is not ranked in QS or Times Higher Education global tables.
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Campus & Location
WI
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- UW-Stout's polytechnic identity means degrees are heavily STEM- and technology-focused, and many undergraduate programs carry STEM-OPT designation, allowing eligible F-1 graduates to extend Optional Practical Training by 24 months for a total of up to 3 years of US work authorization, a significant advantage for Nepali students seeking US career experience after graduation.
- International undergraduate tuition and fees for 2026-27 are approximately $21,785 per year, which is substantially lower than flagship state universities or private institutions, placing UW-Stout in the affordable tier for US study. Total first-year cost including housing and food is estimated at around $32,927.
- The university offers two renewable merit scholarships open to all international students regardless of nationality: the International Student Tuition Scholarship ($5,000/year for undergraduates with a 3.0+ GPA, automatic consideration upon admission) and the #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship (50% of nonresident tuition per year for up to 4 years for first-year F-1 students who demonstrate intercultural leadership).
- Programs in engineering technology, computer science, cybersecurity, and data science align well with the professional goals common among Nepali STEM students, and the university's strong industry-placement record provides a practical pathway from degree to US employment.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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