Our Polytechnic Advantage

Incredible employment rates. Guaranteed practical experience. Industry-aligned facilities. Wisconsin's Polytechnic University.
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Technology-forward. Industry-informed. People-focused.

At UW-Stout, you’ll do more than earn a degree—you’ll do on day one. Through applied learning and research and career-focused experiences, our polytechnic education will connect you with the opportunities and employers to lead the future of engineering, technology, design, management and more.

Do More on Day One.

Your UW-Stout experience goes beyond books and lectures. Whichever degree programs you pursue, you’ll be amazed at how quickly and often you engage in applied learning, research and project-based opportunities, many of which will overlap with students in other programs.

  • Laptop and degree-relevant software included in tuition.
  • 3x as many labs and studios on campus as traditional classrooms.
  • 1,000+ internships throughout the U.S.
  • 99% of graduates are employed or continuing education within six months.
  • 50+ Fortune 500 employers.

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Degrees That Do More. Minors That Matter.

Our degrees are organized by career area (rather than college), so it's easy to find what you’re looking for and discover opportunities you never considered. And majors can be paired with almost any minor from any area. Combine art and business, engineering with anthropology or cybersecurity and entrepreneurship. Create a bigger, broader career path that empowers you to do more of what matters to you.

Undergraduate Majors & Minors

Discover 50+ undergraduate degree majors and 70+ minors at UW-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University.
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Scholarships & Financial Support

As soon as you apply, you'll be automatically considered for every incoming and first-year and transfer scholarship we offer, and with a simple scholarship application, we'll consider you for hundreds of additional scholarships offered by our university foundation.

We're invested in helping you address the costs of college. 

  • $2M+ in scholarships each year for incoming and continuing students.
  • 75% of first-year, full-time undergraduates receive an average of more than $11,200 in financial support.
  • 70%+ of incoming transfer undergraduates receive an average financial aid package of nearly $10,000.

Scholarships

You've worked hard in high school to earn a high GPA. You deserve to be recognized for your success!
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Coming to a College Fair Near You!

In Spring 2025, UW-Stout is hitting the road on a tour of college fairs in your area, and we'd love to a chance to meet in person. Come see us on any of the dates below.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Nicolet College Transfer Fair (Rhinelander, WI)
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.Programs & Pathways Night (Verona, WI)
Friday, January 24, 2025 | 8:00-10:15 a.m.Turtle Lake High School College Fair (Turtle Lake, WI)
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.UWM-Waukesha Transfer Fair (Waukesha, WI)
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 4:00-7:00 p.m.McFarland High School Career & College Fair (McFarland, WI)
Friday, February 14, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Ashland High School College Fair (Ashland, WI)
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 1:00-3:30 p.m.Lincoln Academy College & Career Fair (Beloit, WI)
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.- NoonCrandon Career Fair 2025 (Crandon, WI)
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Moraine Park Technical College Transfer Fair (Fond du Lac, WI)
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 7:15 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.2025 Greater Wausau Youth Hiring & Career Fest (Wausau, WI)
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-1:05 p.m.Educators Rising Wisconsin Conference & Competitive Events (UW-Stevens Point, WI)
Monday, March 10, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.-NoonWisconsin Education Fair, Verona High School (Verona, WI)
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 2:00-4:00 p.m.2025 SPASH College & Career Fair (Stevens Point, WI)
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.Hartford Union High School College & Career Fair (Hartford, WI)
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | TBDNew London High School Postsecondary Fair (New London, WI)
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 9:00-11:00 a.m.Wisconsin Education Fair, Fond du Lac High School (Fond du Lac, WI)
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.Oregon High School College Fair (Oregon, WI)
Friday, March 14, 2025 | 9:00-11:00 a.m.Wisconsin Education Fair, Waukesha North High School (Waukesha, WI)
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Watertown High School Career Fair (Watertown, WI)
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Kimberly High School Fair (Kimberly, WI)
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Arcadia Career Fair (Arcadia, WI)
Friday, March 28, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Racine Case College/Career Fair (Racine, WI)
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.WI State FBLA College Fair (Green Bay, WI)
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.WCTC Transfer Fair (Pewaukee, WI)
Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.North Crawford Career & College Fair (Soliders Grover, WI)
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 1:30-2:45 p.m.Siren 4th Annual Career & College Exposition (Siren, WI)
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-NoonNorthwestern Wisconsin Career & Education Fair (Rice Lake, WI)
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 11:15 a.m.-1:20 p.m.River Falls High School Future Week (River Falls, WI)
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.Clark County Business-to-Business Career Fair (Greenwood, WI)
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.Kaukauna High School Senior Signing & College Fair (Kaukauna, WI)
February 6 2025 | 8:00-11:15 a.m.Burlington High School College & Career Fair (Burlington, WI)

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Student Highlights

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Automated solutions: Engineering teams present capstone prototypes to industry sponsors Featured Image

Automated solutions: Engineering teams present capstone prototypes to industry sponsors

Students quadruple production of sustainable coffee cups for eco-friendly startup; deliver toys to local children
UW-Stout to host 20 high school teams for 53rd DECA District event; judges needed  Featured Image

UW-Stout to host 20 high school teams for 53rd DECA District event; judges needed

More than 450 students expected for Jan. 11 regional competition
STEMM Student Expo highlights first-year to senior projects, collaborations on Dec. 12 Featured Image

STEMM Student Expo highlights first-year to senior projects, collaborations on Dec. 12

Honors Chemistry student teams pair up to develop biodiesel, test toxic chemicals in the lab