University of Wisconsin-Superior
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,807 students.
About This School
University of Wisconsin-Superior is a public institution located in Superior, Wisconsin with approximately 1,807 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Wisconsin-Superior has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,220 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $39,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Wisconsin–Superior is a public liberal arts university in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. UW–Superior grants associate, bachelor's, master's and specialist's degrees. The university enrolls approximately 2,900 students as of fall 2025.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $13,405 average net price and relatively low debt at graduation ($14,055) make this one of the more affordable public options in the region, which matters. But a 44% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish — and median earnings of $39,800 a decade out suggest limited career lift for most graduates. Worth considering if cost is the top priority and you have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but students who need stronger academic momentum or career outcomes may want to compare options carefully.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Wisconsin-Superior graduates earn most above the national rate in Social Work ($54,195 vs $51,790 nationally), and most below it in Accounting and Related Services ($60,644 vs $76,194).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 83 | $43,561 | $47,382 | −$3,821 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 68 | $56,863 | $68,257 | −$11,394 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 44 | $50,950 | $55,693 | −$4,743 |
| Psychology, General | 33 | $44,116 | $50,706 | −$6,590 |
| Social Work | 31 | $54,195 | $51,790 | +$2,405 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 24 | $45,014 | $56,359 | −$11,345 |
| Biology, General | 16 | $44,617 | $57,214 | −$12,597 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | $60,644 | $76,194 | −$15,550 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,807 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Superior?
University of Wisconsin-Superior has an acceptance rate of 93%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Wisconsin-Superior hard to get into?
Not especially. University of Wisconsin-Superior has an acceptance rate of 93%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Superior cost?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Superior is about $12,220 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Superior?
University of Wisconsin-Superior has a graduation rate of 42%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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