by our College Data Analytics TeamIs UW - Stout worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
UW - Stout is ranked #1,468 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Wisconsin, it ranks #33 of 57 for value.
These UW - Stout majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Photographic & Film/Video Technology/Technician & Assistant | #1 of 3 |
| Other Graphic Communications | #1 of 2 |
| Packaging Science | #2 of 7 |
| Engineering | #2 of 7 |
| Distributive Education | #5 of 7 |
| Teacher Education | #5 of 7 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation | #6 of 15 |
| Computer Science / Programming | #6 of 15 |
| Other Science Technologies/Technicians | #6 of 7 |
| Business Administration / Management | #7 of 26 |
Read the full UW - Stout value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is ranked #15 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #33 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UW - Stout financial aid page to be sure.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is ranked #1,468 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UW - Stout costs about $20,414. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $81,657 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $22,807 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $17,490 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,414 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $81,657 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UW - Stout net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UW - Stout costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UW - Stout degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $91,228 | — | — |
| All Students | $81,657 | #1,468 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $69,960 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $91,228 | — | — |
| All Students | $81,657 | #33 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $69,960 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UW - Stout shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,499 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,643 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,799 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,803 |
| Over $110K | $21,221 |
About 45% of UW - Stout undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,333 per year. Get more details on the UW - Stout financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UW - Stout cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.