University of Wisconsin Superior

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Superior, WI
  • 0 reviews
#12 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

Overview

Total enrollment

2,833
University of Wisconsin Superior overview
University of Wisconsin Superior overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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

UW-Superior is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
University of Wisconsin Superior admission standards
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
  • GPA 3.32

Acceptance Rate

93%
University of Wisconsin Superior applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 19.3%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Wisconsin Resident Tuition

$8,812

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,726

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Wisconsin Superior
  • Tuition $8,812
  • Books and Supplies $1,050
  • Other Fees $1,731
  • Room and Board $7,476
  • Budget for Other Expenses $6,131
  • Total One Year Cost $25,200

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Wisconsin Superior are Business, Education, and Communication. 19% of students major in Business, 17% in Education, and 12% in Communication.

  • Business 19%
  • Education 17%
  • Communication 12%
  • General Studies 9%
  • Social Sciences 8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240426.

GPA calculator: University of Wisconsin Superior GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026