University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,075
Graduate Enrollment: 409
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 76.23%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 41.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 18.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 9.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 6.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 79.9%
Black: 2.6%
Hispanic: 3.8%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.9%
Non-resident alien: 8.4%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Black: 2.6%
Hispanic: 3.8%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.9%
Non-resident alien: 8.4%
Unknown race: 0.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,758
In-State tuition: $8,155Out-of-State tuition: $15,728
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $6,912 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,673 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,912 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,673 (2022)
Average Family Income: $75,090 (2017)
Median Family Income: $47,927 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 48.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $239 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $9,089 |
| $30k-48k | $9,532 |
| $48k-75k | $11,166 |
| $75k-110k | $13,813 |
| $110k+ | $16,991 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 43%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,767 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,583 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,822 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 61.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 46.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 49.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,335 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,685 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 27 | $28,500 | $239 | $30,454 ($2,538) | $41,681 ($3,473) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 33 | $27,000 | $230 | $28,961 ($2,413) | $41,295 ($3,441) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computational Science. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 45 | $31,000 | $234 | $40,858 ($3,405) | $43,641 ($3,637) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 27 | $24,833 | $218 | $35,129 ($2,927) | $41,077 ($3,423) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 26 | $29,166 | $250 | $40,729 ($3,394) | $43,399 ($3,617) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 86 | $24,158 | $205 | $42,476 ($3,540) | $46,203 ($3,850) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | $45,083 ($3,757) | $64,660 ($5,388) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 38 | $283 | $54,815 ($4,568) | ||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 32 | $165 | $48,842 ($4,070) | ||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 16 | $472 | $48,074 ($4,006) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 55 | $32,774 | $295 | $36,845 ($3,070) | $43,067 ($3,589) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 32 | $41,894 ($3,491) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 18 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $60,264Full time faculty: 82%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $20,979,731 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $25,398,140 (2022)