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University of Wisconsin Superior

Superior, Wisconsin

2,877 Students on Campus
Superior Location
26,620 Metro Population
2,877 Students on Campus
Superior Location
26,620 Metro Population

About This Campus

UW-Superior is Wisconsin’s "Anchor of the North" with a history of educational innovation dating to its founding in 1893. Today, UWS supports a wide variety of academic programs, notably including Aquatic Biology, Business Administration, Social Work, Transportation & Logistics Management, Art Therapy, and Public Leadership & Innovation. Alongside academics, we are committed to inclusive excellence, creating a space for all students to thrive and reach their fullest academic and personal potential. We are as focused on supporting our greater community as we are our students. Academic Service-Learning allows community-based connection embedded within a credit-bearing course, enhancing students' understanding of the course's learning objectives and of their sense of civic responsibility.

Known for Environmental Science, Art Therapy, Transportation & Logistics Management, Criminal Justice, and Public Leadership & Innovation.

Our size and 14:1 student-instructor ratio gives faculty members time to engage, challenge and mentor students.

Researchers at four institutes study Lake Superior’s ecosystem and work to improve transport and shipping industries in sustainable ways.

Helpful Information

Being a small campus, you have the opportunity to receive individualized guidance and support while attending UWS. Incoming students are welcome to join our vibrant community of international and exchange students and will be included in numerous group events and activities. UWS is a great option for anyone wanting a supportive small campus experience in a picturesque area of the country. Housing is easier on campus than off, and personal transportation is recommended (local bus pass included).

Location Information

In honor of the Anishinaabe people, the original peoples and caretakers of this land, we recognize that the University of Wisconsin-Superior inhabits the land of the Ojibwe people. The city of Superior overlooks the western tip of the magnificent Lake Superior and boasts a vibrant scene of local music, art, dining, and shopping. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Superior is surrounded by miles of hiking trails and waterfront with the Big Lake just minutes from campus.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/09/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/21/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/20/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/08/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Teacher Education

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Some upper-level Business and Science classes may be unavailable.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Business Administration — UW-Superior’s Business Administration program has an excellent reputation for preparing students for success in a wide range of business careers. Our curriculum has been developed by experienced faculty members working collaboratively with a local advisory council. This business council is composed of industry leaders who share their expertise and personal connections to help identify and secure future opportunities for our students. As a business administration student, you will have flexibility to tailor your program to meet your needs and future goals. Students can choose from five different concentrations: Finance, International Business, Marketing, Management or Supply Chain Management.
  • Environmental Science — UW-Superior’s environmental science major will provide you with excellent insight into the ways humans interact with land, water and air, and enable you to delve into some of the most pressing issues of our time. With our ideal location next to the largest freshwater lake in the world, the program emphasizes environmental issues of regional importance to the Lake Superior area. You will also benefit from access to forests, wetlands, lakes and other natural resources. The program is strongly interdisciplinary, with courses taught by faculty from four departments along with research scientists at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR) and Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI). You’ll have ample opportunities to participate in hands-on laboratory research, fieldwork, internships and paid student employment positions.
  • Multimedia Journalism — The multimedia journalism concentration emphasizes foundational journalistic skills such as writing, researching and interviewing for the dissemination of information across a spectrum of media platforms that require conceptualizing, producing and packaging stories. The knowledge and skills you will gain in this program are in high demand by a growing number of businesses, news and social media companies, nonprofit organizations and public agencies.
  • Social Work — Are you an individual that wants to help create society-level change? Are topics related to alcohol and drug addiction, poverty, homelessness, abuse and racial inequalities compelling issues that tug at your heart? If so, a major in social work may be a great fit. As a social worker, you can create policy programs, research social issues, ignite and support social movements, counsel people or connect them to needed social services. Whether you’re working directly with individuals or creating change through policy and advocacy, you can be part of creating a more just society where people thrive and have access to the support and resources they need through the social work profession.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Aquatic Biology — With our campus near the shore of the world’s largest freshwater lake, UW-Superior is ideally located for the study of ecology and aquatic biology. Numerous opportunities for hands-on freshwater research await you and you will work with faculty who are leaders in the field and nationally renowned for their research in areas such as microplastics, toxicology, fisheries biology and more. With a small, supportive campus community, you will have opportunities to get to know professors and fellow students who share your passions and interests.
  • Art Therapy — In the classroom, you’ll learn how to use art materials and techniques to help improve people’s self-esteem, wellbeing and personal development. Through field work in the community, you’ll be introduced to organizations that work with people experiencing various illnesses, trauma or other life challenges. You will witness and participate in the application of art therapy practices through supervised, hands-on experiences. Additional courses in studio art, art history and psychology will challenge and enhance your discipline-specific skills and knowledge.
  • Criminal Justice — As a student in one of the region’s only four-year undergraduate criminal justice programs, you’ll learn how to critically reflect on the complexities of crime and society’s response to it. You’ll examine the ways in which police, courts, corrections and victim services operate and relate to the larger political and social world. The criminal justice program at UW-Superior is offered as a concentration of our Legal Studies major. This intentional structure focuses on the importance of a strong legal background for students pursuing this degree. While criminology programs offered elsewhere focus on criminals’ psychological and sociological behaviors and motivations, criminal justice centers around established procedures and systems.
  • Public Leadership and Changemaking — Have you always wanted to influence change in your community or region but didn’t know where to start? Our Bachelor of Science in Public Leadership and Changemaking is an interdisciplinary program that will prepare you to engage diverse groups in developing solutions for complex issues within local, regional, national and global communities. This major is unique in the region, making graduates highly sought after by nonprofits, planning agencies, civic and public agencies, Tribal government entities and many more. The core courses for this major are taught by professors of political science, philosophy, Indigenous studies and social work, providing diverse perspectives and backgrounds from faculty with decades of experience.
  • Transportation & Logistics Management — Known as the "Degree that Delivers," our nationally recognized transportation and logistics management major is recognized as a leading program due to its numerous awards, industry-inspired curriculum and exceptional student outcomes. Our location on the doorstep of an international transportation hub provides access to all five modes of transportation: air, highway, rail, marine and pipeline. This proximity supplies students with access to industry tours, networking with local, international and global leaders, and countless internship and job opportunities.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/24/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Orientation Fee
$150
Term
Away & Home
Optional
ID Card
$15
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$93
Term
Away & Home
Optional
NSE Program Fee
$200
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Course fees
$0
Credit Hour
Away & Home
Mandatory

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/24/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $2500
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

On-campus housing is highly recommended due to limited off-campus availability.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $1841
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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