University of Wisconsin-Stout Acceptance Rate
Menomonie, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,440
- Admitted
- 5,457
- Yield
- 23.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Wisconsin-Stout's acceptance rate has fallen from 90.8% in 2014–15 to 84.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,055 to 6,440 (+111%) over that period.
Its 84.7% rate makes University of Wisconsin-Stout more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 42%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.2% for women vs 82.5% for men, a 4.7-point gap). University of Wisconsin-Stout has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 23.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,055 | 2,774 | 90.8% | 1,469 |
| 2015–16 | 3,195 | 2,973 | 93.1% | 1,575 |
| 2016–17 | 3,430 | 3,032 | 88.4% | 1,588 |
| 2017–18 | 3,260 | 2,842 | 87.2% | 1,528 |
| 2018–19 | 2,873 | 2,589 | 90.1% | 1,406 |
| 2019–20 | 3,202 | 2,899 | 90.5% | 1,491 |
| 2020–21 | 3,393 | 3,057 | 90.1% | 1,332 |
| 2021–22 | 4,890 | 4,469 | 91.4% | 1,324 |
| 2022–23 | 6,231 | 5,378 | 86.3% | 1,252 |
| 2023–24 | 6,440 | 5,457 | 84.7% | 1,267 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,055 | 2,664 | 87.2% |
| Men | 3,385 | 2,793 | 82.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 39% |
How University of Wisconsin compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Wisconsin-Stout's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Stout's acceptance rate is 84.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,457 admitted of 6,440 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-Stout test optional?
University of Wisconsin-Stout is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-Stout?
University of Wisconsin-Stout received 6,440 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,457.
Is University of Wisconsin-Stout getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Stout has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 90.8% in 2014–15 to 84.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uwstout.edu/.