University of Wisconsin - Stout College Portrait
University of Wisconsin - Stout124 Bowman Hall Menomonie, WI 54751
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University of Wisconsin - Stout
The University of Wisconsin-Stout has been designated Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University by the UW System Board of Regents. UW-Stout offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares graduates for professional careers. We blend theory with practice to produce innovative solutions to real world problems. We also work closely with business, industry and other educational institutions to benefit students and grow the economy. UW-Stout offers 40 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs to over 9,300 students. Our unique approach means that UW-Stout graduates have an average employment rate of 97 percent for the past 10 years! UW-Stout was honored in 2001 as a winner of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Our e-Scholar program ensures that every undergraduate has a laptop for use inside and out of the classroom. Technology has become part of UW-Stout’s DNA, which is paying tremendous benefits for students after they join a workplace dominated by technology.
Living in the UW-Stout Community
Academics are stressed at UW-Stout, but the university offers a full range of services, programs and organizations to ensure our students have the support and options they need for a fulfilling university experience. These services, programs and organizations give students the support they need and encourages them to grow outside the classroom. Student Services offices on campus provide services such as academic advising, career and personal counseling, disability assistance and multicultural services. Our e-Scholar office administers the program that distributes a laptop computer to every undergraduate. There are more than 120 student organizations on campus. Our Stout Student Association is a key member of the governance structure on campus. As an NCAA Division III institution, we field 18 athletic teams. We offer intramural sports that serve more than 2,000 participants a year. Our Health & Fitness Center has cardio and weight machines and fitness classes for students’ use. Other areas of our Student Life Services include University Dining, University Housing and the Memorial Student Center. Finally, the city of Menomonie and surrounding area offer recreational, entertainment and shopping options.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011?
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| Total Students | 9,356 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 8,353 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 4,034 | 48% |
| Men | 4,319 | 52% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 43 | 1% |
| Asian | 245 | 3% |
| African American / Black | 79 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | <1% |
| White | 7,462 | 89% |
| Two or More Races | 204 | 2% |
| International | 136 | 2% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 124 | 1% |
| Where do Stout undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 69% |
| Other US States & Territories | 30% |
| Other Countries | 1% |
| How old are Stout undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 23 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 11% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2011)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT |
|---|---|
| Composite | 20 - 24 |
| Math | 19 - 25 |
| English | 18 - 24 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 29% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 72% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 82% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.20 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 99% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2011-12 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $16,340.00
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend University of Wisconsin - Stout varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
How much would I pay?
Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 25% of 2011-12 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $2,471.00. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 57% of 2011-12 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $4,961.00. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2009 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
Stout Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 19 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 80% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 98% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 387 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 42% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 11% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | Data |
Campus-based Housing
95% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
40% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
The University of Wisconsin-Stout has a comprehensive Health & Safety Unit made up of the departments of: Police & Parking Services; Safety & Risk Management; and Student Health Services. Together, these departments protect the campus community and promote wellness. The UW-Stout Police Department is a state-certified police agency that protects and patrols the campus at all times. The department has 9 full-time sworn staff members and 5 part-time sworn officers, all of whom meet or exceed the training requirements of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
- Size and Setting
- Medium four-year, primarily residential
- Enrollment Profile
- Very high undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Professions focus, some graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
Student Activities and Involvement at Stout
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 98% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 57% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 27% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 90% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 20% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 51% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 58% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 12% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 98% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 99% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 79% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 67% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 96% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 56% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 85% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 97% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 68% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 63% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 88% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 34% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 90% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 91% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 88% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin - Stout in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1,562 |
| Master's | 297 |
| Total | 1,859 |
| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | 43% |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | 12% |
| EDUCATION | 10% |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | 7% |
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | 7% |
| Links to degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Stout |
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Future Plans of Bachelor's Degree Recipients
Survey Administration Process
Student Success & Progress Rate
A 86% four-year success and progress rate means that 86% of students starting in Fall 2005 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
Counts for the Fall 2005 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 1,698 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 500 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 71%
Student Learning at University of Wisconsin - Stout
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
The University of Wisconsin-Stout is a polytechnic, career-focused university that emphasizes student learning and effective teaching and sustains a culture that views classroom experiences, laboratory experiences and experiential learning as equally critical to the overall learning environment. UW-Stout uses a variety of assessment tools to guide the development and enhancement of the undergraduate learning environment. The general education assessment process provides important data on the extent to which undergraduate students meet university-wide general education objectives. Student learning and progress are also assessed in each major using tools such as standardized exams, electronic portfolios and capstone courses. Other examples of student success measures used as part of campus improvement initiatives include: academic program reviews, certification exam pass rates, graduation and retention rates, and professional accreditations.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
Results from the ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP)
The ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, and written communication and reports separate scores on critical thinking and written communication.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Critical Thinking Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 110
Senior Score: 111
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average SAT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1029
Senior Score: 1016
Written Communication Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is below what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 113
Senior Score: 113
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average SAT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1029
Senior Score: 1016
Critical Thinking Results for Full-time Transfer Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 0
Senior Score: 0
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Written Communication Results for Full-time Transfer Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is below what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 0
Senior Score: 0
ETS score range: 100 to 130