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University of Wisconsin - Superior

University of Wisconsin - Superior
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880-4500

Official telephone: (715) 394-8101
Fax number: (715) 394-8407
Website: www.uwsuper.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 2,362
Full-time undergraduates: 1,869
Part-time undergraduates: 493
Total graduate students: 127
Full-time graduate students: 53
Part-time graduate students: 74
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 22
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 40%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
1.1% American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.9% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
71.3% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.0% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
17.5% Nonresident Alien
0.5% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
2.0% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.2% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
80.8% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
8.0% Nonresident Alien
0.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 230 acres
City or town school is located in: Superior, WI
Population of city/town: 26,869
Nearest major city: Duluth, MN
Distance of nearest major city: 6 miles
Population of nearest major city: 86,128
Online campus map: www.uwsuper.edu/
aboutuwsuperior/maps

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (98%)
  • special housing for disabled students (1%)
  • other housing including Residence hall living for families and single parents. (1%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 80%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 33%
Percent of students who live off campus: 67%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 60%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in all buildings.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 383
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Special collections. Federal government documents repository.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Gallery, health/wellness center.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, cover letter/job search assistance, online job viewing system, career/job fair, etiquette dinner.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Stinger, published twice per month
Number of honor societies: 5
Total number of registered organizations: 61
Campus-based religious organizations:
Cru faith group, Korean Christian Fellowship, Lutheran Student Fellowship, Newman Catholic Campus Ministry, Street Level Ministries
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Union, Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Circle of Native Nations
International student organizations:
World Student Association

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Dance Team, Stitchin Students, Superior Alliance of Gamers and Associates, Historic European Martial Arts Organziation, Quizbowl, College Democrats, Residence Hall, Student Activities Board, Amnesty International, International Peace Studies Student Organization, Counseling Society, Volunteer Group, Veterans & Friends, Queer and Allied Student Union, Pre-Law Society, Mock Trial, Earth Action, Green Room Troupe, Shooting Sports, Colleges Against Cancer, Students of Science, Women in Science and Technology, American Chemical Society; National Collegiate Music Educators, American Choral Directors, Future Teachers, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Work Student, American Marketing, Women Students, Financial Management, and Stimulus Club Economics Associations; English, French, German, psychology, health/human performance, BBQ, pre-med, transportation/logistics, and math/computer science clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Nicholas Bursik,
Interim Director of Athletics
Director of women's athletics: Lynne Deadrick,
Assistant Athletic Director
School colors: black and gold
School mascot: Yellowjackets
Athletic conference memberships: Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (Division III), Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's ice hockeynoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Women's ice hockeynoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 10%
Athletic facilities:
climbing wall, health and wellness center, gym, ice rink, indoor track, swimming pool, weight and training room; baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields; racquetball/handball and tennis courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
baggo, basketball, boot hockey, broomball, curling, dodgeball, flag football (indoor/outdoor), floor hockey, inner-tube water polo, racquetball, scuba diving, soccer (indoor/outdoor) softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for men:
ice hockey, riflery, scuba diving, shooting sports, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for women:
ice hockey, riflery, scuba diving, shooting sports, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Duluth, MN (10 miles)
Nearest other airport: Superior, WI (2 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Minneapolis, MN (150 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Duluth, MN (6 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
50 Below Sales and Marketing, School District of Clark County, School District of Superior, Target Corporation, University of Wisconsin Superior, Walgreens, Wells Fargo Bank.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger, former governor of California.

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