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Superior, WI · River Falls, WI
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,220/yr | $14,054/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,679/yr | $8,472/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,500 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,178/yr | $9,014/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $9,710/yr | $10,796/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,728/yr | $16,578/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $17,859/yr | $18,234/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $239/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,476/yr | $7,982/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $7,476/yr | $10,400/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,050/yr | $450/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,131/yr | $3,810/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,860/yr | $19,781/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,812/yr | $9,008/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,726/yr | $17,470/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 43% | 43% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 93% | 82% |
| SAT average | 1090 | 1150 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–24 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–23 · Math 17–23 | English 18–25 · Math 18–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,310 | 5,903 |
| Students accepted | 2,163 | 4,818 |
| Students who enrolled | 260 | 1,063 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 21% | 39% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 42% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 72% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,606/yr | $54,458/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $34,128–$67,440 | $38,018–$72,674 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 50% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 44% | 58% |
| Black students graduating | 0% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 14% | 65% |
| Asian students graduating | 40% | 55% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,868/yr | $46,524/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 29% | 42% |
| Pell students who graduate | 29% | 48% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 58% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $45,689/yr | $49,859/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Education 30% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 8% | Agriculture & Veterinary Science 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Education 14% |
| Most popular program | Education — 30% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees | Education — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | English Language & Literature — 4% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $65,660/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $91,702/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.9% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,807 | 4,205 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 796 | 363 |
| Average professor pay | $7,266/mo | $8,788/mo |
| Full-time professors | 85% | 59% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $47,927 | $69,526 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Superior, WI | River Falls, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1893 | 1874 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 11% | 1% |
| Men | 36% | 38% |
| Women | 64% | 62% |
| White students | 77% | 85% |
| Black students | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.7% | 5% |
| Asian students | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Other / not reported | 4.5% | 1.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 21% | 6.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 27% | 5.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,961/yr | $9,465/yr |
| Endowment | $25.0M | $33.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 650 | 2,417 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,656/yr | $4,808/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $2,998/yr | $2,780/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 349 | 568 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.6M | $4.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.6M | $4.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $15,400 | $38,069 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.