University of Wisconsin Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Wisconsin-Superior is a public research university in Superior, Wisconsin, enrolling about 1,807 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.01% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,606 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,812
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,220 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.01% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,807 78.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.88%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 29.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 84.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1090
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,446
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,310
- Room & Board: $7,476 annual estimate
University of Wisconsin-Superior: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Wisconsin-Superior, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Wisconsin-Superior?
University of Wisconsin-Superior is located in Superior, WI (ZIP 54880-4500).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is University of Wisconsin-Superior public or private?
University of Wisconsin-Superior is a Public institution.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Superior cost?
Published tuition: $8,812 in-state, $16,726 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,220.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,679 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,178 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,710 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,728 |
| $110,001+ | $17,859 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,248.
How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-Superior?
Admission rate: 93.01%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1090 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Wisconsin-Superior?
Total enrollment: 1,807 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,446 students.
Graduate enrollment: 796 students.
About 79% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Superior?
150%-time completion rate: 41.88%.
First-year retention: 71.8%.
What do graduates of University of Wisconsin-Superior earn?
Median earnings: $41,868 six years after entry; $49,606 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,500.
30.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Wisconsin-Superior known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Elementary Education and Teaching (79 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (57 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (53 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (44 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (42 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (40 completions)
- Psychology, General (31 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (28 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (27 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other (27 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Wisconsin-Superior a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.01%; completion rate 41.88%; median earnings $49,606 at 10 years; net price $12,220. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,812
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Superior was $8,812.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,220
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Wisconsin-Superior had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,220.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,880 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,220 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,248 4-Year In-State Tuition
$66,904 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,476 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,050 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,338 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$69,352 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
43.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Wisconsin-Superior was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Wisconsin-Superior in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,946 | $15,519 | $12,989 |
| 2014 | $7,994 | $15,567 | $12,027 |
| 2015 | $8,036 | $15,609 | $12,623 |
| 2016 | $8,088 | $15,661 | $13,314 |
| 2017 | $8,109 | $15,682 | $13,023 |
| 2018 | $8,126 | $15,699 | $13,857 |
| 2019 | $8,132 | $15,705 | $13,774 |
| 2020 | $8,140 | $15,713 | $14,084 |
| 2021 | $8,155 | $15,728 | $12,268 |
| 2022 | $8,167 | $15,740 | $13,370 |
| 2023 | $8,487 | $16,400 | $13,405 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.01% Acceptance Rate
2,310 Total Applicants
2,163 Students Admitted
260 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.02% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1090
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Wisconsin-Superior reported total enrollment of about 1,807 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.0%), Non-Resident Alien (10.8%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (4.0%). About 30.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2024 is 1,807 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,446 students. Graduate enrollment is about 796 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 77.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.75% 100% Completion Time
41.88% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.75% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Superior completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 8% male / 92% female
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 9% male / 91% female
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 15% male / 85% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Return on Investment
$22,500 Median Student Debt
$49,606 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.36% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
914.85% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Elementary Education and Teaching: 79 completions
2. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 57 completions
3. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 53 completions
4. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 44 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 42 completions
6. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 40 completions
7. Psychology, General: 31 completions
8. Special Education and Teaching, General: 28 completions
9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 27 completions
Most popular programs at University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Wisconsin-Superior graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Wisconsin-Superior from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 84.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,266
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,961
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Wisconsin-Superior is a public institution located in Superior, WI, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Elementary Education and Teaching, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Enrollment is approximately 1,807 students. Student body composition includes White (77.0%), Non-Resident Alien (10.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (4.0%). The admission rate is 93.01%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1090. The 150%-time completion rate is 41.88%. Approximately 30.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 29.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Superior, WI 54880-4500
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
University of Wisconsin-Superior provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Wisconsin-Superior located?
University of Wisconsin-Superior is located in Superior, WI.
What is University of Wisconsin-Superior's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Superior is 93.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,310 applicants and 2,163 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Superior cost?
Reported tuition is $8,812 and average net price is $12,220 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,476 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Wisconsin-Superior?
University of Wisconsin-Superior reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,446 students, White (77.0%), Non-Resident Alien (10.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Wisconsin-Superior?
About 29.6% of students at University of Wisconsin-Superior are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Wisconsin-Superior?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Wisconsin-Superior reports midpoint SAT about 1090 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of University of Wisconsin-Superior earn?
Median earnings are $41,868 six years after entry and $49,606 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Superior?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Wisconsin-Superior students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,500.
Is University of Wisconsin-Superior public or private?
University of Wisconsin-Superior is a public institution located in Superior, WI.
Is University of Wisconsin-Superior an HBCU?
No. University of Wisconsin-Superior is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Wisconsin-Superior a tribal college?
No. University of Wisconsin-Superior is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Wisconsin college costs
- Wisconsin colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Wisconsin
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.