University of Wisconsin-Superior

https://www.uwsuper.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,081

3.74% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$13,215

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

93%

1,517 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,833

58% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

41.9%

134 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Superior were Elementary Education & Teaching (79 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (53 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees).

In 2024, 651 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Superior. 67% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (542 degrees), 25.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Superior is $7,081, which is $−16,919 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Superior is $7,081, which is $16,919 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,215.

In 2024, 54% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Superior received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,081

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Superior was $7,081. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Superior is $−16,919 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Superior (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,215

2024 Value

0.678%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Wisconsin-Superior had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,215. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Superior grew by 0.678%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Superior (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,227

Room and Board

$1,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Superior was of $7,227 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.05% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,050. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Superior (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Superior received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Superior (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Superior received 1,517 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 34.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,517 applicants, 1,411 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93% acceptance rate.

There were 2,833 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2024.

University of Wisconsin-Superior has an overall enrollment yield of 19.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,411

Accepted Out of 1,517

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Superior was 93% (1,411 admissions from 1,517 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 93.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 34.3%, while admissions declined by 34.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Superior (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Superior had a total enrollment of 2,833 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Superior is 1,642 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,191. This means that 58% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Superior are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Superior, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.86% Black or African American, 1.69% Asian, 0.212% Two or More Races, and 0.176% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Superior in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.2%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (70.2%), followed by White Male (13.9%) and Black or African American Female (4.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,833 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Superior is 1,642 and the part-time enrollment is 1,191. This means that 58% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Superior are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Superior (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Superior was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Wisconsin-Superior had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Superior (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,267 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
102 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
94 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Superior is 80% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.86% Black or African American, 1.69% Asian, 0.212% Two or More Races, and 0.176% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 29 students (1.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 221 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Superior. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Superior is white (542 degrees awarded). There were 25.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Superior is Elementary Education & Teaching (79 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (53 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Superior, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (275 degrees awarded), English (29 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (75 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,576,475 people), Secondary school teachers (535,331 people), Education administrators (287,866 people), Special education teachers (207,830 people), and Other managers (203,572 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2024 are Education (275 degrees awarded), English (29 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (75 degrees), Legal (24 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior are Education (275 degrees awarded), English (29 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (75 degrees), Legal (24 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior are Elementary & secondary schools (2,925,675 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (382,872 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (230,659 people), Computer Systems Design (148,156 people), and Legal services (127,389 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Paralegal

Most Common (2024)

5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Wisconsin-Superior was Paralegal with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Wisconsin-Superior according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

215

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

436

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 215 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Superior, which is 0.493 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (436).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Superior in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.23 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 73 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Superior in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 12.2 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 26% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Superior completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
542 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Superior is white (542 degrees awarded). There were 25.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

0.154% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
401 degrees awarded
White Female
396 degrees awarded
White Female
384 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Superior is white female (401 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (396 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Superior has an endowment valued at nearly $25M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.19M (4.76%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Superior had a total salary expenditure of 72M. University of Wisconsin-Superior employs 43 Professors, 36 Assistant professors and 23 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Superior are Female Assistant professor (26), Male Professor (23), and Female Professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Superior are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 67 employees, Management, with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Endowment

$25M

2024 Endowment

growth from 2023

University of Wisconsin-Superior has an endowment valued at about $25M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Superior grew 9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Superior (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.21M - Federal
$130k - State
$1.83k - Local

As of 2024, University of Wisconsin-Superior received $9.21M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $130k from state grants and contracts, and $1.83k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.9M

2024 Salaries

5.91%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Superior paid a median of $25.9M in salaries, which represents 36% of their overall expenditure ($72M) and a 5.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.96% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.13M

Instructional Salaries

109

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Superior paid a total of $7.13M to 109 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Superior were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees, Management with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

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