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University of Wisconsin - Superior

1800 Grand Ave, Superior, WI 54880

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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

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The 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

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$13,485
Students Receiving Aid:
82%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$44
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Wisconsin - Superior Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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University of Wisconsin - Superior Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 93%
Part-Time 7%
Men vs. Women
Women 50%
Men 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 94%
Other 4%
Asian 1%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 52%
Out-of-State 48%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Wisconsin 52%
Minnesota 37%
Michigan 1%
California 0%
Illinois 0%
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

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  • Main entrance of the UW-Superior, with Campus Welcome Center in foreground.
    Main entrance of the UW-Superior, with Campus Welcome Center in foreground. [source]
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