University of Wisconsin-Superior

Public four-year university in Superior, WI that costs an average of $13,843 a year after financial aid, admits 93% of applicants and graduates 43% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$13,843
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,871

PublicMidsize suburb1,807 undergraduates

Cost of University of Wisconsin-Superior

Total cost of attendance (per year)$21,350
Tuition and fees, in-state$9,272
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$17,581
Housing and food (on campus)$7,692
Books and supplies$1,090
Average net price after aid$13,843

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,166
$30,001–48,000$8,950
$48,001–75,000$10,623
$75,001–110,000$16,028
$110,001+$19,559

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Wisconsin-Superior's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate93%
Average SAT1,090
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate43%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,841
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,871
Rank in Wisconsin (earnings)33rd of 36 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,928
Typical monthly loan payment$238 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants31%
Students with federal loans42%

Majors and programs at University of Wisconsin-Superior

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (35)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations123$54,823$20,250
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other97$47,852$22,753
Social Work48$46,153$22,811
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods162$41,433$23,690
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$41,429$18,666
Psychology64$40,015$18,559
Communication and Media Studies51$39,922$23,041
Biology38$37,243$23,381
Accounting and Related Services16——
Biological and Physical Sciences3——
Chemistry9——
Computer and Information Sciences16——
Computer Science———
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
Economics12——
English Language and Literature12——
Fine and Studio Arts19——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences18——
History6——
International Business———
Journalism———
Legal Professions and Studies, Other———
Mathematics12——
Music8——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research17——
Non-Professional Legal Studies33——
Political Science and Government———
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication———
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies34—$14,455
Social Sciences8——
Sociology———
Sustainability Studies13——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas68——

Certificate programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences1——
Food Science and Technology1——
Legal Support Services7——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions1——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research1——
Philosophy3——

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities16——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——

Master's degree programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision123$68,281$22,815
Special Education and Teaching57$56,213$15,035
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52$54,420$24,425
Student Counseling and Personnel Services95$48,524$37,650
Communication and Media Studies———
Data Science8——
Fine and Studio Arts———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences3——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Sustainability Studies18——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Special Education and Teaching———

Similar colleges in Wisconsin

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha$11,23375%$57,115
University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls$14,70382%$56,914
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville$15,45189%$66,166
University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie$17,53388%$62,537
University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay$12,21189%$56,401
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh$16,49287%$59,275
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point$14,75792%$54,432
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire$16,13382%$62,438

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About University of Wisconsin-Superior

TypePublic four-year university
LocationSuperior, WI
SettingMidsize suburb
Undergraduates1,807
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteuwsuper.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Wisconsin-Superior's acceptance rate?

University of Wisconsin-Superior admits 93% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,090 on the SAT.

How much does University of Wisconsin-Superior cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $21,350 a year (tuition and fees: $9,272 in-state, $17,581 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,843 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,166.

How much do University of Wisconsin-Superior graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,871 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 33rd of 36 similar colleges in Wisconsin. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($54,823 a year after graduation).

What is University of Wisconsin-Superior's graduation rate?

43% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.