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The University of Wisconsin-Superior, also known as UW-Superior or UWS or Superior, is a public university located in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. UW-Superior was originally established as Superior Normal School by Wisconsin legislators in 1893. It became part of the University of Wisconsin System in 1971. The university grants bachelor, master, and specialist degrees in diverse areas of study.
UW-Superior boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to several recognized student clubs and organizations. Some of them are the American Marketing Association, American Chemical Society, and Amateur Radio Club. The athletics department of the university fields several men’s and women’s spots teams. Their official mascot is Buzz, the Yellowjacket.
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Campus LocationBelknap & Catlin
Superior, WI 54880-4500
USA
Main Tel: (715) 394-8101
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
University Of Wisconsin-Superior HighlightsWhere University Of Wisconsin-Superior stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in fine arts, education and teaching, science, music, and media.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 441 | 24 | | Master | 79 | 7 | | Associate | 5 | 1 |
UW Superior StudentsThe student enrollment at UW Superior was 2,753 in 2007 (2,357 full-time equivalent). About 50% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 50% of the class. Undergrads are 87% of enrolled students and graduate students are 13%. About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,912 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,485 | | Room | $ 2,771 | | Board | $ 1,950 | | Books and supplies | $ 860 | | Other | $ 3,040 |
Financial Aid: UW Superior participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 72 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 25 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 20 |
Housing and MealsUW Superior provides on-campus housing for 633 of its 2,357 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
UW Superior AthleticsUW Superior is in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
UW Superior Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 82% | | Women | 88% | | All | 85% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (82 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
- Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (146 awarded) - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (24 awarded) FINE ARTS (28 awarded) - Fine Arts and Art Studies
LAW (18 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (111 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (6 awarded) MEDIA (41 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC (8 awarded) SCIENCE (36 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (19 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at UW Superior with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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