About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Belknap and Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
Phone
715-394-8230
Email
admissions@uwsuper.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Health and Wellness Center
Jim Dan Hill Library (newly renovated including fireplaces and snack area)
Swenson Hall
Yellowjacket Union (newly opened Jan 2010)
Multicultural Center
New Student Center (Yellowjacket Union) opened in 2010. Other new or renovated facilities include $17 million Health and Wellness Center, with running track, climbing wall, raquetball courts and much more and renovated library.
Jim Dan Hill Library (newly renovated including fireplaces and snack area)
Swenson Hall
Yellowjacket Union (newly opened Jan 2010)
Multicultural Center
New Student Center (Yellowjacket Union) opened in 2010. Other new or renovated facilities include $17 million Health and Wellness Center, with running track, climbing wall, raquetball courts and much more and renovated library.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Canal Park-Duluth, MN
Miller Hill Mall-Duluth, MN
Wisconsin Point
Spirit Mountain Ski Hill
Lake Superior Fishing
UW-Superior is in a small town but connected with Duluth is a large metropolitan area featuring arts and entertainment, yet, is only minutes away from Lake Superior and vast forests.
Miller Hill Mall-Duluth, MN
Wisconsin Point
Spirit Mountain Ski Hill
Lake Superior Fishing
UW-Superior is in a small town but connected with Duluth is a large metropolitan area featuring arts and entertainment, yet, is only minutes away from Lake Superior and vast forests.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
715-394-8230
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
715-394-8230
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:00 am or 2:00 pm, or as arranged
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:00 am or 2:00 pm, or as arranged
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@uwsuper.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
1 night and as space available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
City bus free to UWS students
Taxi, Uber, Lyft
Duluth/Superior International Airport served by Delta, United, Sun Country, and American Airlines.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Wisconsin:
1) If you're driving from the south, take U.S. Highway 53. If coming from the east, use U.S. Highway 2.
2) Both highways junction east of Superior. Follow them into the city until you reach the traffic signal for Belknap Street, where U.S. Highway 2 turns left.
3) Follow U.S. 2/Belknap Street for approximately three-quarters mile and you will see UW-Superior on your left.
4) Turn left at the stoplight onto Catlin Avenue and enter campus. Campus Welcome Center and parking lots are on your right.
To see a map with further driving directions, try Mapblast. (To create a map, type in "1500 Catlin Avenue" for the address and "54880" for the ZIP Code.)
From Minnesota:
Coming from the north
1) Follow U.S. Highway 53 into Duluth, across the Blatnik Bridge and into Superior until you reach the stoplight at Belknap Street/U.S. Highway 2.
2) U.S. Highway 2 turns to your right. Follow it for approximately three-quarters mile and you will see UW-Superior on your left.
3) Turn left at the stoplight onto Catlin Avenue and enter campus. Campus Welcome Center and parking lots are on your right.
Coming from the west
1) Follow U.S. Highway 2 until it junctions with Interstate 35 near Duluth.
2) Follow U.S. Highway 2/I-35 into Duluth, then follow U.S. Highway 2 across the Bong Bridge and into Superior.
3) Follow U.S. Highway 2 through Superior. At the stoplight for Catlin Avenue, turn right and enter campus. Campus Welcome Center and parking lots are on your right.
Coming from the south
1) Follow Interstate 35 to Duluth.
2) Exit onto U.S. Highway 2 and follow it across the Bong Bridge into Superior.
3) Follow U.S. Highway 2 through Superior until you reach the stoplight for Catlin Avenue. Turn right and enter campus. Campus Welcome Center and parking lots are on your right.
Local Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express
Days Inn
Best Western
Bay Walk Inn
Barker's Island Inn
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 936
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average HS GPA: 3.23
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
485 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 665
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 24
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
222
with Terminal Degree
98
124
Women
98
Men
20
Minority
4
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
18%
Graduate in 5 years
32%
Graduate in 6 years
36%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Transportation/Mobility Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Writing, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Health and Wellness, General.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Sustainability Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Social Sciences, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor/Actor
Gen.Charles C. McDonald
USAF-4 stars(ret.)
David DiFrancesco
Pixar Studios
James Foote
VP Canadian National Rwy.
Fritz Scholder
Artist
Sharon Parrish Nelson
Teacher in Residence-D.O.E.
John Beecroft
Literary Book Guild (1936-1961)
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
18%
Graduate in 5 years
32%
Graduate in 6 years
36%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 2
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,283
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,454
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,741
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
74%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$30,223
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$6,535
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$14,108
Required Fees
$1,574
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,890
Transportation for Commuters
$3,090
On-Campus Room and Board
$6,730
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,294
Foreign Countries Represented
50
Demographics
1.46%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.74%
Black
2.56%
Hispanic
79.50%
Caucasian
10.02%
International
62% female
38% male
49% are out of state
78% are full time
22% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
31%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
77%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
84/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
International Student
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Cortney Alexander
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
62
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
13% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Yellowjackets)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Yellowjackets)
9 Sports
Basketball
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Minnesota-Duluth
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: www.uwsuper.edu/genderequity
Minority Support Groups: www.uwsuper.edu/oma
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Minnesota-Duluth
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
98
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple, HP
