Select Mission
University of Wisconsin-Stout is a career-focused, comprehensive polytechnic university where diverse students, faculty and
staff integrate applied learning, scientific theory, humanistic
understanding, creativity and research to solve real-world
problems, grow the economy and serve a global society.
The University offers undergraduate and graduate programs
leading to professional careers in industry, commerce, education and human services through the study of applied mathematics and science, art and design, business and management,
social and behavioral sciences, education, family and consumer
sciences, select engineering programs, applied technologies,
select health studies, and technical communication.
Vision Statement
University of Wisconsin-Stout will build on its position as a
distinguished polytechnic institution and as an international
leader in higher education. We prepare lifelong learners,
ethical leaders and responsible citizens through collaborative
programs that integrate applied learning, theory and research
with business, education, industry, arts and government.
Focus 2020 Goals
1.Create a supportive environment that increases the
recruitment and retention of high quality faculty and staff.
2.Establish sustained financial viability of the institution by
improving fiscal discipline, reallocating resources, increasing
donations and other external revenue, and streamlining
processes.
3.Create a supportive environment that encourages,
promotes and incentivizes the use of innovative, highimpact,evidence-based instructional models and practices.
4.Increase student participation in applied research, increase
student experiences that develop intercultural competence,
and require an applied learning experience from all students.
5. Expand, sustain, and collaborate on internal and external
partnerships.
Quick
Facts
As of Fall 2015
Enduring Goals
• Offer high-quality challenging academic programs that
influence and respond to a changing society.
• Preserve and enhance our educational processes through the
application of active learning principles.
• Promote excellence in teaching research, scholarship and
service.
• Recruit and retain a diverse university population.
• Foster a collegial, trusting and tolerant campus climate.
• Provide an environmentally sustainable campus that includes
safe, accessible, effective, efficient, and inviting physical
facilities.
• Provide responsive, efficient and cost-effective educational
support programs and services.
Source: Office of Planning, Assessment, Research and Quality
Updated: Fall 2015
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT
www.uwstout.edu
9,535 Total Unofficial Enrollment
• 88% Undergraduate
• 12% Graduate
• 64% Wisconsin Residents
• 32% Non-Resident Students from 44 States
• 4% International Students from 42 Nations
Gender Representation
• Overall: 52% Male, 48% Female
• Undergraduate: 54% Male, 46% Female
• Graduate: 35% Male, 65% Female
Ethnic Representation
• 0.2% American Indian
• 1.7% African American
• 3.5% Asian American
• 0.8% Hispanic American
• 3.3% Two or more races
• 3.7% International
Retention and Graduation
• First year retention was 76%
for the Fall 2014 Freshman cohort.
• The six year graduation rate was 58%
for the Fall 2008 cohort.
Employment and Recruitment 2013-2014
In 2013–14, 954 students participated in cooperative education.
More than 90% employment of graduates for 32 years.
Student Employment Success
Percent Employed
Enrollment Fall 2015
Campus Fall 2015
• 125 Acres
• 25 Major Academic and Administrative Buildings
• 20 Residence Halls
• 245 Laboratories
Library Resources Fall 2015
Year of Graduation
Student Costs 2015–16
The average cost for a Wisconsin resident for two semesters
(based on 30 credits):
• $7,014 Tuition
• $2,189 Segregated Fees
Fees include laptop, textbook rental, Student Center fee,
activity and athletic fee, technology fee and health fee.
• $6,504 Double Room and most popular Meal Plan
• $3,600 Estimated Personal Expenses
• 225,001 books
• 233,904 e-books
• 1,077,800 full text e-documents (volumes)
• 58,360 periodical (print and online)
• 21,005 video and audio-visual titles
• 33,022 streaming videos
Student Activities Fall 2015
Nearly 160 recognized student organizations;
Stoutreach volunteer opportunities; Ally Initiatives
for Civil Rights and Civic Responsibility; Leadership
development programs; Intramural Sports program, 25
sport clubs, two Health and Fitness Centers, and Stout
Adventures activities; and an active student government.
Blue Devil Athletics 2014–2015
Stout University Foundation
Scholarship Dollars Awarded
Faculty and Staff Fall 2015
Member:
• NCAA Division III
• Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
• Northern Collegiate Hockey Association
• National Collegiate Gymnastics Association
Athletes:
• 294 men compete on eight teams
• 251 women compete on ten teams
Annual Budget 2015–2016
Student/Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Approximately $209 million which is 3.4% of the UW
System budget. Fourteen percent of UW-Stout’s budget
is from state appropriations which is 2.9% of the UW
System state appropriations budget.
Teaching Faculty and Staff
• 485 Total
• 46% Female; 54% Male
Academic Programs 2015–2016
Average Class Size Fall 2014
• Lecture Sections: 24
• Laboratory Sections: 18
Faculty and academic staff teach more than 99% of the
course sections. Less than 1% are taught by teaching
assistants.
• 47 Undergraduate Majors
• 21 Graduate Majors
• 3 Advanced Graduate Majors
To view current offerings, go to the Academic Programs
website at www.uwstout.edu/programs/.
Intercollegiate Teams 2015–2016
Men’s Programs
Women’s Programs
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Hockey
Track and Field
(Indoor/Outdoor)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
(Indoor/Outdoor)
Volleyball
Alumni Fall 2015
The UW-Stout Alumni Association represents more
than 69,444 alumni from all parts of the world.