More selective than 11% of Wisconsin colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,860. College Scorecard.
Higher than 18% of Wisconsin colleges we cover and 28% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 25% of Wisconsin colleges we cover and 40% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Wisconsin-Superior acceptance rate & admissions
Of 2,310 applicants, University of Wisconsin-Superior admitted 2,163 and 260 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Wisconsin-Superior tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Wisconsin residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Wisconsin-Superior costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Superior took 4.5 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Wisconsin. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,679 | $43,072 | 3.6 years |
| $30–48k | $10,178 | $45,292 | 3.8 years |
| $48–75k | $9,710 | $43,210 | 3.6 years |
| $75–110k | $13,728 | $61,090 | 5.1 years |
| $110k+ | $17,859 | $79,473 | 6.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (27% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($49,606) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,042 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Wisconsin-Superior majors, earnings & careers
University of Wisconsin-Superior offers 38 bachelor's majors across 11 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Wisconsin-Superior
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $60,644 | — |
| Criminal Justice | $58,167 | $26,175 |
| Business Administration | $56,863 | $24,158 |
| Social Work | $54,195 | $29,166 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $50,950 | $31,000 |
| Physiology | $50,144 | — |
| Communications | $45,014 | $28,500 |
| Biology | $44,617 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 38 majors
- Accounting$60,644
- Biological and Physical Sciences—
- Biology$44,617
- Business Administration$56,863
- Chemistry—
- Communications$45,014
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice$58,167
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$43,561
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Health Sciences—
- History—
- International Business—
- Journalism—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other—
- Legal Studies / Paralegal—
- Leisure and Recreational Activities—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$50,950
- Music—
- Physiology$50,144
- Political Science—
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology$44,116
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
- Social Sciences—
- Social Work$54,195
- Sociology—
- Studio Art—
- Sustainability Studies—
- Theatre—
- Transportation and Materials Moving, Other—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Duluth
Overall prices in the Duluth, MN-WI area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,207. Housing costs 29% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 31 inches of rain a year, 56 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Douglas County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Douglas County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Wisconsin-Superior with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Wisconsin by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | 93% | $12,220 | 42% | $49,606 | This school |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | 75% | $11,772 | 40% | $51,129 | |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | 82% | $14,054 | 57% | $54,458 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | 89% | $13,369 | 48% | $52,528 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | 89% | $16,032 | 56% | $61,760 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Wisconsin-Superior would cost you $448 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Parkside, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Wisconsin-Superior, mostly from more University of Wisconsin-Parkside students living at home, which lowers its average (+$1,286).
- University of Wisconsin-Superior gives aided families $1,213 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Wisconsin resident | University of Wisconsin-Superior | University of Wisconsin-Parkside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,812 | $8,270 | +$542 |
| Books & supplies | $1,050 | $590 | +$460 |
| Housing & meals | $7,227 | $8,286 | −$1,059 |
| Personal & travel | $5,596 | $5,164 | +$432 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,825 | −$4,111 | +$1,286 |
| Sticker price | $19,860 | $18,199 | +$1,661 |
| Average grants | −$7,640 | −$6,427 | −$1,213 |
| You pay | $12,220 | $11,772 | +$448 |
“+” means University of Wisconsin-Superior costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Wisconsin-Superior
What is the University of Wisconsin-Superior acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Superior accepts 93% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,163 of 2,310 applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Superior cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $19,860 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,220 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $9,679 and families earning $110k+ pay $17,859.
How much do University of Wisconsin-Superior graduates earn?
Former University of Wisconsin-Superior students earn a median $49,606 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Wisconsin-Superior graduation rate?
42% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Wisconsin-Superior degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Wisconsin-Superior costs about $43,210 after grants ($9,710 a year for 4.5 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $49,606 ten years after starting, $12,042 more than high school graduates in Wisconsin ($37,564), so the cost is repaid in 3.6 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Wisconsin-Superior: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-superior (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).