University of Wisconsin-Superior

https://www.uwsuper.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,826

4.45% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,126

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.134%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

93.6%

2,310 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,726

62.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

44.1%

150 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Superior were Elementary Education & Teaching (83 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (50 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (44 degrees).

In 2023, 624 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Superior. 71% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (540 degrees), 31.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Superior is $6,826, which is $−22,454 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Superior was 0.134%, corresponding to 1 out of the 748 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Superior is $6,826, which is $22,454 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,126.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Superior received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,826

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Superior was $6,826. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Superior is $−22,454 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$13,126

2023 Value

1.69%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Wisconsin-Superior had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,126. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Superior grew by 1.69%.

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

$7,013

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Superior was of $7,013 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.46% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Superior received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 41.9% with respect to 2022, when 93% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.134%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Superior was 0.134%, which represents 1 out of the 748 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Superior received 2,310 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.388% annual growth. Out of those 2,310 applicants, 2,163 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,726 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2023.

University of Wisconsin-Superior has an overall enrollment yield of 12%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,163

Accepted Out of 2,310

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Superior was 93.6% (2,163 admissions from 2,310 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 0.388%, while admissions declined by 2.44%.

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.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Superior had a total enrollment of 2,726 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Superior is 1,699 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,027. This means that 62.3% 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 80.7% White, 3.74% Hispanic or Latino, 2.79% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.66% Two or More Races, and 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Superior in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.9%), followed by White Male (26.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (71.7%), followed by White Male (14.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,726 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Superior is 1,699 and the part-time enrollment is 1,027. This means that 62.3% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Superior are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

71%

2023 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
2,199 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
102 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
76 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Superior is 80.7% White, 3.74% Hispanic or Latino, 2.79% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.66% Two or More Races, and 0.257% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 25 students (0.917%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 262 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 (540 degrees awarded). There were 31.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Superior is Elementary Education & Teaching (83 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (50 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (44 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (284 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (64 degrees), and English (17 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 (1,585,557 people), Secondary school teachers (547,266 people), Education administrators (296,909 people), Other managers (218,697 people), and Special education teachers (212,913 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior in 2023 are Education (284 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (64 degrees), English (17 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior are Education (284 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (64 degrees), English (17 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,958,524 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,425 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (257,632 people), Individual & family services (167,112 people), and Computer Systems Design (129,291 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.

Most Common (2023)

Elementary Education & Teaching
83 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
50 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
44 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Superior was Elementary Education & Teaching with 83 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Superior according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

181

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

443

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 181 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Superior, which is 0.409 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (443).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Superior in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.436 times less than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Superior in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 6.73 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Wisconsin-Superior is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.667% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
540 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Superior is white (540 degrees awarded). There were 31.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

0.16% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
396 degrees awarded
White Male
144 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Superior is white female (396 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (144 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Superior has an endowment valued at nearly $23M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 600k (2.61%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Superior had a total salary expenditure of 65.8M. University of Wisconsin-Superior employs 50 Assistant professors, 37 Professors and 18 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Superior are Female Assistant professor (39), Male Professor (22), and Female Professor (15).

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 62 employees, Management, with 51 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Endowment

$23M

2023 Endowment

6.22%

growth from 2022

University of Wisconsin-Superior has an endowment valued at about $23M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Superior grew 6.22% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges 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 Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.55M - Federal
$339k - State
$5.22k - Local

As of 2023, University of Wisconsin-Superior received $5.55M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $339k from state grants and contracts, and $5.22k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$24.5M

2023 Salaries

1.96%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Superior paid a median of $24.5M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($65.8M) and a 1.96% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.76% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.35M

Instructional Salaries

115

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Superior paid a total of $7.35M to 115 employees working as instructors, which represents 30% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Superior were Assistant professor with 50 employees, Professor with 37 employees, and Associate professor with 18 employees.

In 2023, 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 62 employees, Management with 51 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Superior was Female Assistant professor with 39 employees, Male Professor with 22 employees, and Female Professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Superior.

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