Apply to University of Wisconsin–Stout | Admission | Deadline | Fees | Eligibility

Admission & How to Apply

• Undergraduate (First-Year & Transfer Applicants):
  Apply for Wisconsin–Stout System Application (apply.wisconsin.edu) or the Common Application (for first-year).
• Submit official high school transcripts (and college transcripts for transfer students).
• SAT/ACT scores are optional (reviewed if submitted).
  
• No separate application fee for undergraduate applications — applying is free for incoming freshmen.
•  International applicants must provide English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) or complete the university’s ESL program.
• Graduate Applicants:
  Apply via the UW System Graduate School application.
• Provide official transcripts and any program-specific documents (letters of recommendation, statement of purpose).
  
• Application fee around $56 for graduate programs.
  
• Some programs may have additional requirements.

Admission Deadlines

Note: Dates here reflect typical UW-Stout deadlines for Apply for Wisconsin–Stout undergraduate applicants.

First-Year (Freshman):

• Fall Semester Priority Deadline: January 1
• Spring Semester Priority Deadline: November 1
  (Submit your application early to improve registration and scholarship opportunities.)

Transfer Students:

• Fall Recommended Deadline: March 1
• Spring Recommended Deadline: November 1

Graduate deadlines vary by program — check the specific graduate department for exact dates.

Fees & Cost of Attendance

Application Fees:

• Undergraduate: Free for degree-seeking applicants.
• Graduate: ~$56 non-refundable.

Tuition & Fees (2025–26 estimates):

• In-State Undergraduate: ~$373 per credit
• Out-of-State Undergraduate: ~$672 per credit
  (Note: Tuition varies by credit load and resident status.)
• Graduate Tuition: ~$571–$1,099 per credit depending on residency.

International Tuition & Fees (Estimates):
Total ~$30,174/year including tuition, housing, meals, and health insurance.

Housing & Living:
On-campus housing and meal plans add additional cost (average ~$5,150–$6,564 housing plus ~$3,538 meals).

Eligibility Requirements

• Undergraduate (Freshman):
  High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Transcripts from all secondary schools.
  
• English proficiency for non-native speakers (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo).
• Transfer Students:
  
•  Completed college-level coursework with a competitive GPA (often 2.0+; some majors require higher).
  
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Graduate Applicants:
  Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) for master’s programs.
  
• Program-specific criteria (e.g., GPA, letters of support, portfolio for some majors).
  
• English proficiency for international applicants.

Reference 

1. UW-Stout Admissions & How to Apply – https://www.uwstout.edu/admissions-aid/how-apply
2. First-Year Deadlines – https://www.uwstout.edu/admissions-aid/how-apply/how-apply-new-first-year-students
3. Transfer Application – https://eda.uwstout.edu/admissions-aid/apply-uw-stout/how-apply-transfer-students
4. International English Requirements & Deadlines – https://www.uwstout.edu/admissions-aid/how-apply/how-apply-undergraduate-international-esl-students
5. Tuition & Estimated Fees – https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/international-education/international-student-tuition-and-fees
6. Merit & Foundation Scholarships – https://eda.uwstout.edu/admissions-aid/paying-college/scholarships