Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 86.3%
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 23
- Total Enrollment
- 5,900
Admissions Overview
University of Wisconsin-Stout is open admission with an 86% acceptance rate. This means most applicants who meet basic requirements will gain entry. The average ACT score is 23, which falls in the middle range for Wisconsin public universities. Students don't need perfect grades or strong test scores to get in. The polytechnic focuses more on finding students who are genuinely interested in hands-on, career-focused education rather than high achievers seeking prestige. Stout looks for applicants who want practical skills training and direct pathways to employment. The school values students who thrive in applied learning environments and are motivated by real-world problem solving rather than theoretical academics.