Communications
Ranked #345 of 388 for valueCommunication and Media Studies · 27 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $45,014
- Ranked-college median: $56,130
- Median debt
- $23,041
- Ranked-college median: $19,593
University of Wisconsin-Superior acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 93% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 1,376 of 1,805 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: ACT 18–24. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 1,807
Near the national median
National median 1,603
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University of Wisconsin-Superior admitted 93% of 1,805 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants1,805
93% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted1,376
24.3% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)334
Middle 50% test scores
- ACT Composite
- 18–24
- 136
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- 18–24
Cost & financial aid
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Average net price
$13,843
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,272
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $17,581
- Average net price
- $13,843
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 31.5%
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43.4%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
71.8%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$51,871
Former students who received federal aid
Where University of Wisconsin-Superior ranks
- #345Best colleges for communicationsof 388 ranked
- #443Best colleges for educationof 521 ranked
- #601Best colleges for psychologyof 814 ranked
Programs at University of Wisconsin-Superior
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where University of Wisconsin-Superior is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Education
Ranked #443 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 79 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $43,561
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $23,690
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Psychology
Ranked #601 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 31 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $44,116
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $18,559
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Biology
Ranked #643 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 22 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $44,617
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $23,381
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Business
Ranked #725 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 55 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $56,863
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $20,250
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
1,807
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Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a medium number of Master’s Degree programs.
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University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI
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Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, WI, United States
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Campus
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI, United States
- Public
- Master's university
Midsize suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
- City
- Suburb (this campus)
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major citySaint Paul, MN · about 131 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- uwsuper.edu
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $13,843 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
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What is the UW-Superior acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Wisconsin-Superior admitted 93% of 1,805 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is UW-Superior tuition?
In-state tuition at University of Wisconsin-Superior is $9,272 and out-of-state tuition is $17,581 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $13,843 a year.
What is the average net price at UW-Superior?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Superior, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $13,843 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at UW-Superior?
43.4% of first-time, full-time students at University of Wisconsin-Superior graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
Is UW-Superior the same as University of Wisconsin-Superior?
Yes. UW-Superior is the common short name for University of Wisconsin-Superior, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.
What colleges are similar to UW-Superior?
The closest matches are UW-Parkside, UW-Green Bay, and UW-River Falls, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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