Lake Superior College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Duluth, Minnesota, Lake Superior College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lake Superior College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lake Superior College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Lake Superior College is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Minnesota is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lake Superior College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Lake Superior College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lake Superior College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,616

Cost of attendance at Lake Superior College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

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Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,616

Cost of attendance at Lake Superior College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Lake Superior College received on average $3,006 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,006

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	136	34%	$4,219	$573,809
Other Federal Grant	338	84%	$2,372	$801,609
State Grant/Scholarships	154	38%	$1,466	$225,715
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2	0%	$1,834	$3,667
Total Grant & Scholarships	343	85%	$3,006	$1,030,991

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lake Superior College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lake Superior College students is 32.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.3%.

32.0%

African American 20.0% 3 students
white 34.0% 125 students
hispanic 33.3% 4 students
International Students 25.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 24.0% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lake Superior College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lake Superior College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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