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University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, WI 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate85%

UW Superior Student Life

University of Wisconsin-Superior Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Wisconsin-Superior has the International Connection Community. In fact, more students participate in the International Connection Community than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Wisconsin-Superior include Chi Alpha Campus Ministry, Future Teachers Association, Criminal Justice Honor Society and Buzz Business Team.

The University of Wisconsin-Superior community comes together each year for Cultural Night, Hockey Games and Winterfest.

Does University of Wisconsin-Superior Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 28%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Wisconsin-Superior offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Wisconsin-Superior students live off campus. In 2023, 28% of undergrads at University of Wisconsin-Superior lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 72% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Wisconsin-Superior. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Wisconsin-Superior offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Wisconsin-Superior Athletics

At University of Wisconsin-Superior there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Wisconsin-Superior:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Golf NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Ice Hockey NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Safety at University of Wisconsin-Superior

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Wisconsin-Superior is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UW Superior campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

UW Superior offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Wisconsin-Superior

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Wisconsin-Superior, take State Highway 53 to Superior, WI. If you need to fly, book your flight to Duluth International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Wisconsin you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Wisconsin-Superior's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of Wisconsin-Superior

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Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

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UW Superior Students

63%

Women

37%

Men

74%

Full Time

26%

Part Time

56%

In State

44%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

80%

8%

4%

3%

2%

2%

1%

0.29%

0.14%

Undergraduate Students

2,200

Graduate Students

409

Non-Resident / International Students

174

UW Superior Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,609

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

85%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,232

Out-of-State

$14,684

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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