- Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $13,126 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Wisconsin Superior reported: an acceptance rate of 93% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Wisconsin Superior reviews each application.
University of Wisconsin Superior GPA requirements
University of Wisconsin Superior requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Wisconsin Superior hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Wisconsin Superior acceptance rate
University of Wisconsin Superior admitted 1,411 of 1,517 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Wisconsin Superior is a public 4-year university in Superior, Wisconsin, with 2,037 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Wisconsin Superior in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Wisconsin Superior looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Wisconsin Superior awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,126 a year at University of Wisconsin Superior in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at the University of Wisconsin Superior with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Wisconsin Superior admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Wisconsin Superior?
A lot: University of Wisconsin Superior requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Wisconsin Superior require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Wisconsin Superior is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 17% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Wisconsin Superior?
University of Wisconsin Superior requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are the University of Wisconsin Superior's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Wisconsin Superior's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is the University of Wisconsin Superior hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Wisconsin Superior admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into the University of Wisconsin Superior?
University of Wisconsin Superior's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,411 of 1,517 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does the University of Wisconsin Superior give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Wisconsin Superior awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of Wisconsin Superior consider legacy status?
No. University of Wisconsin Superior doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of Wisconsin Superior after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,126 a year at University of Wisconsin Superior in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of Wisconsin Superior's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wisconsin-SuperiorU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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