Athletics Overview
The Yellowjackets compete in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than big-time athletics with no athletic scholarships available. With 347 total athletes across 19 varsity sports, about 18% of the 1,899-student body participates in athletics. The teams play in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference against regional rivals from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. UW-Superior's athletic programs emphasize the student-athlete experience typical of Division III schools, where players balance rigorous academics with competitive sports. The relatively high participation rate reflects the school's commitment to providing athletic opportunities for students seeking both competition and personal growth. The campus athletic facilities serve a community where sports complement rather than dominate campus culture.
Athletics Details
Source: EADA / U.S. Department of Education
- Athletic Association
- NCAA Division III
- Conference
- Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
- Team Nickname
- Yellowjackets
- Varsity Sports
- 19
- Student-Athletes
- 347
- Athletic Scholarships
- N/A — NCAA Division III does not offer athletic scholarships
Sports
Men's (9)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's (10)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Volleyball