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University of Wisconsin-Superior is a public suburban institution in Superior, Wisconsin. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1050.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,606 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,405.
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University of Wisconsin-Superior Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
54.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,055
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (60)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
- •71% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Yellowjackets
History & Fun Facts
- •History Originally named "Superior Normal School", the university was founded by Wisconsin legislators as a school to train teachers in 1893.
- •Superior Normal School's first class graduated in 1897.
- •In 1909, the institution became Wisconsin's first normal school to offer a full-scale training program for the new idea of kindergarten.
- •It also was the first to offer a four-year program for high school teachers beginning in 1923.
- •After authorization to grant bachelor's degrees in education in 1926, the school took on the new name of "Superior State Teachers College".
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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