University of Wisconsin-Stout

We are UW-Stout: a comprehensive, career-focused polytechnic university.

UW-Stout is a comprehensive, career-focused polytechnic university. Our students, faculty, and staff use applied to learn, scientific theory, and research to solve real-world problems, grow the state's economy, and serve society.

Located in scenic Menomonie, Wisconsin, our campus has a long and rich history of providing a distinct array of programs. Our students enjoy a 97.8% rate of finding employment or continuing their education after they graduate. We're proud of our tremendous industry partnerships and our contribution to the local and regional economy. At UW-Stout, we foster a culture where students gain invaluable skills and knowledge. With 3 times as many labs as lecture halls, our students are immersed in industry-relevant, hands-on learning. This is partially in thanks to our tremendous industry partnerships with nationally recognized companies like Target, Thomson Reuters, Sony, and 3M. 

Our Mission

The 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.

Our Vision

UW-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.

Our Values

In the UW-Stout community, we value: 

• The advancement of academic excellence;
• The nobility of spirit, a diversity of people, respect and inclusion for all;
• The pursuit of innovation, technology, and sustainability with a constant eye to the future;
• The ideals of collaboration, competence, and continuous improvement;
• The commitment to education as a means to illuminate the lives of all.