Stout Online Tuition & Fees

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Invest in You

We understand that pursuing college coursework can be a big investment. At UW-Stout, we believe in making that investment valuable and worthwhile. We are proud to offer over 60 diverse customized instruction programs that match your needs, whether you want to progress in your field or shift to a different career.

Customized Instruction

Customized Instruction at UW Stout can be described as programs that are designed with the adult learner in mind. Customized instruction may consist of single courses, certificates and certifications and degree programs, developed with stackability in mind. Opportunities are provided at undergraduate or graduate level, bachelor to doctorate; they may be completely online, hybrid, or on campus during specific days, nights, or weekends or other arrangements convenient for working professionals.

More Value for Your Money

UW-Stout degree programs using the customized instruction model designed with the adult learner in mind. If you're comparing UW-Stout's online degree customized instruction (CI) tuition to our competitors, keep in mind:

  • Customized instruction tuition rate includes the textbook rental fee.
  • There are no additional or hidden university-based semester or technology fees.
  • Students in customized instruction programs pay the same rate of tuition regardless of where you live--Wisconsin, California, Texas, or in a foreign country.

Customized Instruction also provides:

  • Program Director: Faculty with academic and industry expertise.
  • Student Services Advisor: One point of contact, providing dedicated support throughout your degree program.
  • Course Sequences & Matrices: Plan ahead with clear program outlines so you know what courses are offered when.
  • Stackable Courses & Programs: Many of our courses and certificates can be applied to our degree programs.
  • Flexibility: Courses are designed to offer the flexibility and convenience working professionals need to get ahead in their careers without sacrificing their current income and responsibilities.

Other universities will present costs and value differently, so make sure you're comparing apples to apples.