University of Wisconsin-Superior, WI
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Wisconsin-Superior Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity27
Retention26
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity21
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Wisconsin-Superior
81%
Bachelor’s
7%
Associate’s
11%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education20%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Legal Professions and Studies6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies15%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service7%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into University of Wisconsin-Superior
78%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Wisconsin-Superior
$8K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$18K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Wisconsin-Superior
57%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
58%
Repayment Rate
$249
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 46% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 14% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 51% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 65% | 59% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 65% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Wisconsin-Superior
70%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 18% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 40% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 43% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 63% | 53% |
| Black | 12% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 37% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 29% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Wisconsin-Superior
91%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 91% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 90% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 89% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 89% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $47K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Wisconsin-Superior
2,191
Undergraduates
55%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
307
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 69% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 3% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 10% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 31% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 20% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Wisconsin-Superior, WI
Lake Superior College
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The College of Saint Scholastica
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