University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, Wisconsin 54880-4500
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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University of Wisconsin-Superior is a public suburban institution in Superior, Wisconsin. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1050.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,606 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,405.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Yellowjackets
History & Fun Facts
- •History Originally named "Superior Normal School", the university was founded by Wisconsin legislators as a school to train teachers in 1893.
- •Superior Normal School's first class graduated in 1897.
- •In 1909, the institution became Wisconsin's first normal school to offer a full-scale training program for the new idea of kindergarten.
- •It also was the first to offer a four-year program for high school teachers beginning in 1923.
- •After authorization to grant bachelor's degrees in education in 1926, the school took on the new name of "Superior State Teachers College".
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
54.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,055
Programs (60)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average + suburban adjustment