University of Wisconsin - Superior
University of Wisconsin - Superior School Description
The University of Wisconsin-Superior fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention and embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices.
School Website: University of Wisconsin - Superior
University of Wisconsin - Superior
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaThe University of Wisconsin-Superior (also known as UW-Superior, UWS or Superior) is a public university located in Superior, Wisconsin. UW-Superior grants bachelor's, master's, and specialist's degrees. The university currently enrolls 2,500 undergraduate and 300 graduate students.
History
Originally named Superior Normal School, the university was founded by Wisconsin legislators as a school to train teachers in 1893. Superior Normal School's first class graduated in 1897. In 1909 the institution became Wisconsin's first normal school to offer a full-scale training program for the new idea of kindergarten. It also was the first to offer a four-year program for high school teachers beginning in 1923. After authorization to grant bachelor's degrees in education in 1926, the school took on the new name of Superior State Teachers College. Graduate degrees were authorized in 1947 and first offered in 1950. In 1951 the state board of regents changed the institution's name to Wisconsin State College-Superior to better reflect its expanding role. Wisconsin's state colleges eventually were reclassified as universities, resulting in another name change in 1964 to Wisconsin State University-Superior. Finally, in 1971 Superior became part of the University of Wisconsin System and acquired its present name.
Mission
UW-Superior has been designated as the public liberal arts college in the University of Wisconsin System, and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
Major campus buildings
- Barstow Hall, named for regent Barney Barstow: science programs
- Erlanson Hall, named for regent Clarence Erlanson: business programs, Distance Learning Center, Transportation and Logistics Research Center
- Gates Physical Education Building/Health & Wellness Center, named for regent Clough Gates: health & human performance programs, recreation, Mortorelli Gym, Thering Field House
- Holden Fine Arts Center, named for campus benefactor Paul Holden: communicating arts, music, and visual arts programs, Wisconsin Public Radio studios (KUWS/WHSA), Manion Theatre
- Jim Dan Hill Library, named for the university's fifth president (1931-1964)
- McCaskill Hall, named for second president Virgil McCaskill (1907-1922): education and science programs, Lake Superior Research Institute,Technology Resource Center, Kathryn Ohman Theatre
- Old Main, administration and student services, psychology program
- Rothwell Student Center, named for alumnus and state education superintendent Angus Rothwell
- Sundquist Hall, named for regent George Sundquist: social sciences, languages, mathematics and computer science, First Nations Center
- Wessman Arena, named for regent Siinto Wessman
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Yellowjackets
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 2,583
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 93%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
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University of Wisconsin - Superior Students & Campus Life
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 25% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Baseball (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Track (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf) |
University of Wisconsin - Superior Expenses (Tuition & Fees)
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,912 | $ 13,485 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,969 | $ 12,542 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 942 | $ 942 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,051 | 20% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,187 | 17% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,721 | 28% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,783 | 60% | |
Any Aid: |
82% |
University of Wisconsin - Superior Admissions
| Acceptance Rate: | 85% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 88% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 24 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $44.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
