Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Superior, Wisconsin |
| Online | uwsuper.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Wisconsin-Superior sits on a 124-acre campus in Superior, Wisconsin, positioned at the western tip of Lake Superior near the Minnesota border and the twin port city of Duluth. Established in 1893 as a teacher training institution, UW-Superior now operates as a public liberal arts college within the University of Wisconsin System, serving both residential and commuter students. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Jim Dan Hill Library and the Yellowjacket Union, which serves as the center of student life. UW-Superior maintains a focus on transportation and logistics studies through its Transportation and Logistics Research Center, while also offering recognized programs in teacher education, natural sciences, and business. Students can choose from traditional residence halls or apartment-style campus housing, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Yellowjackets.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UW-Superior is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Superior within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#889 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#351 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#12 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#50 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.32 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Other Fees | $1,661 |
| Room and Board | $7,227 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,596 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,360 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Other Fees | $1,661 |
| Room and Board | $7,227 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,596 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,273 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Education | 17% |
| Communication | 12% |
| General Studies | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240426 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Superior.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin Superior GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025