Lake Superior State University
About Lake Superior State University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Lake Superior State University is a public university in Sault Ste Marie, MI. It has a 76.9% acceptance rate with in-state tuition of $13,728 per year, serving approximately 1,468 students.
Founded
1946
Location
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
Students
1,341
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
51%
Below national average
Tuition
$14,890
Per year
Avg Net Price
$12,822
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$49,045
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
SAT Scores
N/A
Not reported
ACT Scores
23/ 36
Average: 23 out of 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
51% complete their degree within six years
Retention
78.8%
4-Year Grad
30%
6-Year Grad
51%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
91.8%
$/Student
$11.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 30% graduation rate is below average, but 78.8% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$14,890
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$11,459
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,154
After Financial Aid
$12,822
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,516
Receive Grants
26.5%
Take Loans
37%
The total cost of attendance runs about $27,154/yr, including $11,459 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $12,822.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Lake Superior State University fund their education.
While in School
26.5%
Get Grants
Free money
37%
Take Loans
Must repay
$49,053
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$23,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$246/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 37% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $23,250. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Lake Superior State University.
Gender
54.3%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,325
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
16
Graduates
33%
First-Gen
21 yrs
Avg Age
12.2%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 33% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 8.2% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
1,325
Students
public
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Baccalaureate
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Lake Superior State University fields 7 varsity teams with 251 student athletes, about 19% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II without football
Conference
Great Lakes
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
251
19% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
54% / 46%
136
Men
115
Women
6
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Lake Superior State Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$49,045
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$68K
38 grads
1yr Earnings
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
$35K
25 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$44K
22 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
—
19 grads
Psychology, General
—
17 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$39K
15 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $43K six years out, growing to $49K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.