University of Wisconsin-Superior Acceptance Rate
Superior, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,310
- Admitted
- 2,163
- Yield
- 12%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Wisconsin-Superior's acceptance rate has risen from 88.6% in 2014–15 to 93.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 971 to 2,310 (+138%) over that period.
Its 93.6% rate makes University of Wisconsin-Superior more selective than about 13% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 6%.
University of Wisconsin-Superior has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 12% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 971 | 860 | 88.6% | 331 |
| 2015–16 | 1,006 | 946 | 94% | 367 |
| 2016–17 | 1,356 | 1,032 | 76.1% | 376 |
| 2017–18 | 1,234 | 940 | 76.2% | 345 |
| 2018–19 | 1,165 | 904 | 77.6% | 326 |
| 2019–20 | 1,166 | 956 | 82% | 327 |
| 2020–21 | 1,067 | 919 | 86.1% | 276 |
| 2021–22 | 1,805 | 1,376 | 76.2% | 341 |
| 2022–23 | 2,319 | 2,217 | 95.6% | 319 |
| 2023–24 | 2,310 | 2,163 | 93.6% | 260 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,270 | 1,202 | 94.6% |
| Men | 1,040 | 961 | 92.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 21% |
How University of Wisconsin compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Wisconsin-Superior's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Superior's acceptance rate is 93.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,163 admitted of 2,310 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-Superior test optional?
University of Wisconsin-Superior is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-Superior?
University of Wisconsin-Superior received 2,310 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,163.
Is University of Wisconsin-Superior getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Superior has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 88.6% in 2014–15 to 93.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uwsuper.edu/.