UW-Superior Admission Requirements

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UW-Superior Admission Overview

UW-Superior admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UW-Superior admitted 93% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.32 GPA (B+) and ACT 18-24. UW-Superior is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UW-Superior Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of Wisconsin Superior

Acceptance Rate

The UW-Superior acceptance rate is 93%. Last year, 1,411 of 1,517 applicants were admitted. That is the 33rd lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UW-Superior and can you get accepted?

UW-Superior is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Wisconsin Superior typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.32. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UW-Superior GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.32

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.32

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UW-Superior typically have around a 3.32 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UW-Superior is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #21 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Wisconsin Superior freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 7.93% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.21% Good
3.50 to 3.74 21.37% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.2% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.76% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 16.56% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.52% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 3.45% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UW-Superior SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

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SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Wisconsin Superior

75th Percentile Scores

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SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Wisconsin Superior

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UW-Superior ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

17%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 16
  • Math 17
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Wisconsin Superior

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 23
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Wisconsin Superior

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UW-Superior typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UW-Superior places #25 among colleges in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UW-Superior without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Wisconsin Superior
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >96%
21 to 24 Avg + 93%-96%
18 to 21 Avg - 87%-93%
Below 18 Below mid-50 <87%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

66% of University of Wisconsin Superior freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Wisconsin Superior students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 12%
Top 25% of class 30%
Top 50% of class 66%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Wisconsin Superior admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 922 595 1,517
Accepted 865 546 1,411
Acceptance Rate 94% 92% 93%
Enrolled 166 106 272
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 19% 19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Wisconsin Superior and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Wisconsin Superior application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Wisconsin Superior is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Wisconsin Superior
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UW-Superior is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.32 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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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