University of Wisconsin-Superior
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Wisconsin-Superior, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

77
%
Acceptance rate
3.18
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Wisconsin-Superior?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UW-Superior accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,304 people applied and 1,796 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1047 / 1264 (83%)
Men
749 / 1040 (72%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Wisconsin-Superior:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at University of Wisconsin-Superior, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Wisconsin-Superior by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UW-Superior considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Wisconsin-Superior?

3.18
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Wisconsin-Superior as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.18. 14% of freshmen who attended UW-Superior were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 29% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
5%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
20%
2.00-2.49
11%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Wisconsin-Superior. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
September 16
Application notification
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