University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, Wisconsin

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1893Midsize suburbSEVP certified

About

The University of Wisconsin–Superior (UW–Superior or UWS) 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.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$17,581
Estimated total for international students: US$29,659
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$9,272
Total cost for in-state students: US$21,350

Net price calculatoruwsuper.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,807
Graduate students: 796
International undergraduates: 11%
Students per teacher: 18 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 93%
ACT: 18–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 43%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$51,871

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (57)

Bachelor's degrees35 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryInternational BusinessJournalismLegal Professions and Studies, OtherMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees12 subjects

Communication and Media StudiesData ScienceEducational Administration and SupervisionFine and Studio ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Associate's degrees2 subjects

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Undergraduate certificates6 subjects

Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralFood Science and TechnologyLegal Support ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophy

Graduate certificates2 subjects

Educational Administration and SupervisionSpecial Education and Teaching

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.