Wisconsin's Polytechnic University
UW-Stout is a comprehensive, career-focused polytechnic university. Our students, faculty and staff use applied learning, 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 98.4% 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.
Driving Business and Industry
We foster a culture where students gain invaluable skills and knowledge at UW-Stout. Our students are immersed in industry-relevant, hands-on learning with three times as many labs and studios as lecture halls. This is partially thanks to our tremendous industry partnerships with nationally recognized companies like Target, Thomson Reuters, Sony, and 3M.
2019-2020 Economic Impact Study
The University of Wisconsin-Stout significantly impacts the business community and generates a return on investment to its major stakeholder groups—students, taxpayers, and society. Using a two-pronged approach that involves an economic impact analysis and an investment analysis, this study calculates the benefits received by each of these groups. Results of the analysis reflect fiscal year (FY) 2019-20.
- 2019-2020 Full Report
- 2019-2020 Executive Summary
- 2019-2020 Fact Sheet
- 2019-2020 Infographic
- 2015-2016 Comparison
All results in the 2019-2020 Economic Impact Study reflect employee, student, and financial data, provided by the university, for fiscal year (FY) 2019-20. Impacts on the UW-Stout Service Area economy are reported under the economic impact analysis and are measured in terms of added income. The returns on investment to students, taxpayers, and society in Wisconsin are reported under the investment analysis.
