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University Of Wisconsin Superior

University Of Wisconsin Superior

University of Wisconsin-Superior, also common as UWS or Superior or UW-Superior, is situated in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in the year 1893 by the Wisconsin legislator and known as Superior Normal School. It gained university status in 1964. University of Wisconsin-Superior offers degrees to students in various areas of study such as accounting, chemistry, social sciences, business administration and management, elementary education and teaching, and sociology.

The university's athletic teams are named the Yellowjackets. The men's athletic programs include cross country, hockey, basketball, soccer, baseball, and track and field. The women's athletic programs include basketball, softball, volleyball, golf, soccer, hockey, cross country, and track and field.

Overview of University Of Wisconsin Superior

UW Superior is in Superior, WI. Superior is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. UW Superior issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, media, fine arts, and education and teaching.

UW Superior Selectivity

Not all applicants to UW Superior are accepted.

Faculty

The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 2,753 students study at UW Superior (in 2007).

Student Life

Part-time study is common at the school. Students participate in Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference athletics.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting UW Superior

University Of Wisconsin Superior
Belknap & Catlin
Superior, WI 54880-4500
General Phone: (715) 394-8101
http://www.uwsuper.edu

UW Superior Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching146elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, school counseling, educational administration, teacher education, reading teaching
Liberal Arts111interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English, social services, political science, history, liberal arts and humanities, economics
Business And Management82business management, accounting, transportation management, MIS
Media41communication studies
Science36biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences
Fine Arts28fine arts studies
Family And Social Work24social work
Therapy And Counseling19psychology
Law18legal studies
Music8music
Computer Science And Engineering6computer and info science
Mathematics6mathematics

Number of programs and degrees for UW Superior in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree44124
Master's degree797
Associate's degree51

UW Superior Student Body

In 2007, UW Superior had a total enrollment of 2,753 students (2,357 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men50%
Women50%
Full-Time94%
Part-Time6%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate87%
Graduate13%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White91%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian3%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1920%
20-2123%
22-2421%
25-2915%
30-346%
35-394%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Wisconsin57%
Minnesota36%
(International Students)5%
Michigan1%
Iowa1%

UW Superior Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time32 %

UW Superior Room and Board (2007)

UW Superior offers campus housing for 633 of its 2,357 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Superior, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

UW Superior Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total90977485%31240%
Men42835282%15644%
Women48142288%15637%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1824
ACT Math1824
ACT Composite2024

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT88%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

UW Superior Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,912
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,485
Room and board$ 4,721
Room charge$ 2,771
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,950
Books and supplies$ 860
Other expenses$ 3,040

Financial Aid:
UW Superior participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 392500)

UW Superior Faculty

UW Superior has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4626
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1510
Non-tenured and not on tenure track911

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
Lecturercalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year28$66,60615$66,840
Associate professoracademic year15$53,29212$54,956
Assistant professoracademic year16$48,8499$49,633
Lectureracademic year8$41,57510$40,165
All faculty totalacademic year67$56,39646$54,574

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

UW Superior Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballWisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballWisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
TrackWisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

UW Superior Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Transportation/Transportation Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

LAW
Legal Studies, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MUSIC
Music, General

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

UW Superior Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets UW Superior Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%UW Superior % of degrees in fine arts
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%UW Superior % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%UW Superior Number of degree programs
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%UW Superior % of degrees in science
% of degrees in music
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%UW Superior % of degrees in music
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%UW Superior % of degrees in media
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%UW Superior % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 19%UW Superior Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
NCAA athletic conference member

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