by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend University of Wisconsin-Stout, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending University of Wisconsin-Stout ranged from $21,618.00 and $30,182.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $21,618.00 in-state, rising to $30,182.00 for out-of-state students.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $10,701.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,917.00 |
| Total cost | $21,618.00 |
| That is 12% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,618.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,307.00 |
| Net price | $16,311.00 |
| That is 15% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,618.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,831.00 |
| Net price | $9,787.00 |
| That is 49% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $19,265.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,917.00 |
| Total cost | $30,182.00 |
| That is 57% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $30,182.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,307.00 |
| Net price | $24,875.00 |
| That is 29% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $30,182.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,831.00 |
| Net price | $18,351.00 |
| That is 5% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and living costs. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at about 2.6% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Freshman year | $10,046.00 | $16,742.00 | $22,190.00 |
| Senior year | $10,864.00 | $18,106.00 | $23,997.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $41,806.00 | $69,673.00 | $92,342.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,926.00 | $26,543.00 | $35,179.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $481.00 | $802.00 | $1,063.00 |
| Total amount paid | $57,732.00 | $96,216.00 | $127,521.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Freshman year | $10,046.00 | $16,742.00 | $22,190.00 |
| Senior year | $10,311.00 | $17,185.00 | $22,777.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $20,357.00 | $33,927.00 | $44,966.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,755.00 | $12,925.00 | $17,131.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $234.00 | $390.00 | $517.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,113.00 | $46,853.00 | $62,097.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Freshman year | $18,836.00 | $25,533.00 | $30,980.00 |
| Senior year | $20,371.00 | $27,613.00 | $33,504.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $78,387.00 | $106,255.00 | $128,924.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $29,863.00 | $40,479.00 | $49,115.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $902.00 | $1,223.00 | $1,484.00 |
| Total amount paid | $108,250.00 | $146,734.00 | $178,039.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Freshman year | $18,836.00 | $25,533.00 | $30,980.00 |
| Senior year | $19,334.00 | $26,208.00 | $31,799.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $38,171.00 | $51,741.00 | $62,780.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,542.00 | $19,711.00 | $23,917.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $439.00 | $595.00 | $722.00 |
| Total amount paid | $52,712.00 | $71,452.00 | $86,696.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $17,490.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $17,365.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,499.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $11,643.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,799.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,803.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,221.00 |
Use University of Wisconsin-Stout Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving University of Wisconsin-Stout stands at $16,000.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $6,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $16,000.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $34,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $15,118.00 |
| Middle income | $16,452.00 |
| High income | $16,185.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $16,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,500.00 |
First-generation graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stout leave with $750.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stout amounts to $2,571.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for University of Wisconsin-Stout is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 2.9% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at University of Wisconsin-Stout add up to $488,016,515.00 over 27,103 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 127 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $6,983.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 22 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,672.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh University of Wisconsin-Stout, keep these questions in mind:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.