University of Wisconsin–Stout
The University of Wisconsin–Stout (UW–Stout or Stout) is a public university in Menomonie, Wisconsin. A member of the Universities of Wisconsin, it enrolls more than 9,600 students. The school was founded in 1891 and named in honor of its founder, lumber magnate James Huff Stout.
Former names | Stout Manual Training School (1891–1908) Stout Institute (1908–1955) Stout State College (1955–1965) Stout State University (1965–1971) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1891 |
Parent institution | University of Wisconsin System |
| Endowment | $64,505,176 (2019) |
| Chancellor | Katherine Frank |
Administrative staff | 483 |
| Students | 8,393 (fall 2019) |
| Undergraduates | 7,289 (fall 2019) |
| Postgraduates | 1,104 (fall 2019) |
| Location | , U.S. 44°52′11″N 91°55′40″W |
| Campus | Rural (large town), 124 acres (50 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Nickname | Blue Devils |
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| Website | www |
Stout is "Wisconsin's Polytechnic University". It is one of two special mission universities in the University of Wisconsin System and provides focused programs "related to professional careers in industry, technology, home economics, applied art, and the helping professions." UW–Stout offers 49 undergraduate majors and 22 graduate majors, including 2 advanced graduate majors and a doctorate.
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