University of Wisconsin - Stout
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How strong are the academics at University of Wisconsin - Stout?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
28%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

UW-Stout has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

University of Wisconsin - Stout has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on UW-Stout's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Wisconsin - Stout:

79%
First-year retention rate
28%
4-year grad rate
55%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Wisconsin - Stout's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Construction Management, General
Mechanical Engineering
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
Operations Management and Supervision
44
54.8
65.6
76.4
87.2
98

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Food Science 23
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 7
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 98
  • Construction Management, General 70
  • Operations Management and Supervision 53
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 31
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 11
  • Real Estate 8
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 8
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 5
  • Business Administration and Management, General 2
  • Real Estate 2
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 18
  • Graphic Communications, Other 12
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 62
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 42
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 29
  • Informatics 21
  • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 4
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 1
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 31
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 18
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 16
  • Technical Teacher Education 16
  • Art Teacher Education 15
  • Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education 8
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 7
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 62
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering 29
  • Manufacturing Engineering 21
  • Polymer/Plastics Engineering 9
  • Mechanical Engineering 5
  • Manufacturing Engineering 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 38
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 38
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 38
  • Packaging Science 26
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 8
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 30
  • Apparel and Textiles, General 13
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health and Wellness, General 12
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 10
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 17
  • Applied Mathematics, General 6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 9
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 50
  • Psychology, General 1
Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 23
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 3
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 19
  • Criminology 16
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 45
  • Digital Arts 39
  • Interior Design 37
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 36
  • Industrial and Product Design 24
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 14
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 2
  • Graphic Design 1
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