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University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, Wisconsin 54880-4500

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1893
Mascot
Buzz the Yellowjacket
Type
Public liberal arts university
Division
Division III

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94%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
1,899Students
17:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$49,606Earnings 10yr
$13,405Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.6%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1824

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,487
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,400
Room & Board$7,227
Books & Supplies$1,050
Total Cost of Attendance$18,415
Average Net Price$13,405
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,194
$30–48K$7,797
$48–75K$12,195
$75–110K$16,774
$110K+$17,218

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.0%

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)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

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%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,899
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 2%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.1%
Freshman Retention70.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,868
10 Years$49,606

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#1
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Yellowjackets

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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

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from WI state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
133 mi(231 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
326 mi(565 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
400 mi(693 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul138 mi
MKE Milwaukee332 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare387 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1075 mi · ~31h 3m drive
New York, NY991 mi · ~28h 38m drive
Hartford, CT1017 mi · ~29h 23m drive
Providence, RI1074 mi · ~31h 2m drive
Albany, NY941 mi · ~27h 11m drive
Syracuse, NY819 mi · ~23h 40m drive
Rochester, NY749 mi · ~21h 38m drive
Buffalo, NY699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Philadelphia, PA968 mi · ~27h 58m drive
Pittsburgh, PA743 mi · ~21h 28m drive
Harrisburg, PA880 mi · ~25h 25m drive
Newark, NJ983 mi · ~28h 24m drive
Washington, DC932 mi · ~26h 55m drive
Baltimore, MD933 mi · ~26h 57m drive
Atlanta, GA983 mi · ~28h 24m drive
Charlotte, NC985 mi · ~28h 27m drive
Raleigh, NC1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive
Miami, FL1588 mi · ~45h 53m drive
Orlando, FL1383 mi · ~39h 57m drive
Tampa, FL1398 mi · ~40h 23m drive
Nashville, TN779 mi · ~22h 30m drive
New Orleans, LA1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive
Richmond, VA980 mi · ~28h 19m drive
Chicago, IL400 mi · ~11h 33m drive
Detroit, MI538 mi · ~15h 33m drive
Minneapolis, MN133 mi · ~3h 51m drive
St. Louis, MO567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Kansas City, MO541 mi · ~15h 38m drive
Indianapolis, IN565 mi · ~16h 19m drive
Columbus, OH652 mi · ~18h 50m drive
Cleveland, OH628 mi · ~18h 9m drive
Milwaukee, WI326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Dallas, TX995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Houston, TX1185 mi · ~34h 14m drive
Austin, TX1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive
San Antonio, TX1244 mi · ~35h 56m drive
Los Angeles, CA1619 mi · ~46h 46m drive
San Francisco, CA1657 mi · ~47h 52m drive
San Diego, CA1635 mi · ~47h 14m drive
Seattle, WA1413 mi · ~40h 49m drive
Portland, OR1458 mi · ~42h 7m drive
Denver, CO807 mi · ~23h 19m drive
Phoenix, AZ1391 mi · ~40h 11m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1067 mi · ~30h 49m drive
Honolulu, HI4023 mi · ~116h 13m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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