UW - Superior Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.01%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,812
- Out-of-State Tuition: $16,726
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UW - Superior:
- Total Enrollment: 2,833, including 1,291 online students
- 2,037 Undergraduate, 796 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 31.5% men, 68.5% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 48 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 8 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 10 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
UW - Superior Overview
University of Wisconsin-Superior (UW - Superior) is a four-year, public school located in Superior, WI. University of Wisconsin-Superior was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (medium programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UW - Superior's tuition & fees is $8,812 for Wisconsin residents and $16,726 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 54% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,281.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,833 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
UW - Superior's acceptance rate is 93.01% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.28%.
University of Wisconsin-Superior is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-Superior is $8,812 for in-state students and $16,726 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,658 for in-state students and $18,789 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,149 for Wisconsin residents and $17,058 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,029 for Wisconsin residents and $19,153 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,812 | $16,726 |
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| Graduate | $9,658 | $18,789 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,149 | $17,058 |
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| Graduate | $10,029 | $19,153 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Wisconsin-Superior offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UW - Superior
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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