# University of Wisconsin-Superior

Public college in Superior, WI. IPEDS ID 240426.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-superior · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-superior.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 93% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $12,220 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 42%; beats 18% of WI colleges and 28% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $49,606; beats 25% of WI colleges and 40% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,055

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,679 |
| 30-48k | $10,178 |
| 48-75k | $9,710 |
| 75-110k | $13,728 |
| 110k+ | $17,859 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.45 years on average (27% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $49,606 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $19,860 in-state; about $27,774 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $8,812 in-state, $16,726 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $7,227; books: $1,050

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 18–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,310 applicants, 2,163 admitted, 260 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 93%, ACT 18–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 94%, ACT 18–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (38 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $56,426 | $60,644 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $42,295 | $58,167 | $26,175 |
| Business Administration | $45,999 | $56,863 | $24,158 |
| Social Work | $42,487 | $54,195 | $29,166 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $41,207 | $50,950 | $31,000 |
| Physiology | not reported | $50,144 | not reported |
| Communications | $41,371 | $45,014 | $28,500 |
| Biology | $32,160 | $44,617 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $38,262 | $44,116 | $24,833 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,475 | $43,561 | $32,774 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,525 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Transportation and Materials Moving, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $65,840 (Duluth, MN-WI), $61,210 (WI), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $88,610 (Duluth, MN-WI), $98,780 (WI), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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