University of Wisconsin-Superior

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	653
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	43%

Located in Superior, Wisconsin, UW-Superior is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that UW-Superior is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wisconsin-Superior is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at UW-Superior is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at UW-Superior is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UW-Superior do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,155

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,728

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-Superior received on average $4,200 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,200

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	92	34%	$4,392	$404,024
Other Federal Grant	215	80%	$2,462	$529,391
State Grant/Scholarships	79	29%	$2,287	$180,634
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	114	42%	$2,319	$264,328
Total Grant & Scholarships	232	86%	$4,200	$974,353

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Superior students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Superior students is 43.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.5%.

43.0%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 66.7% 4 students
white 42.9% 108 students
hispanic 23.1% 3 students
International Students 45.3% 29 students
Mixed Race 36.4% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Superior provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Superior offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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