Lake Superior State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	850
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	73%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, Lake State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Lake Superior State University 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 retention rate of students at Lake State is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lake State do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,200

Cost of attendance at Lake Superior State University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,200

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Lake Superior State University received on average $10,820 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.

$10,820

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	132	41%	$4,730	$624,321
Other Federal Grant	287	89%	$2,785	$799,181
State Grant/Scholarships	103	32%	$10,623	$1,094,179
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	284	88%	$5,296	$1,504,087
Total Grant & Scholarships	314	97%	$10,820	$3,397,447

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lake Superior State University students who enrolled in 2015 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 State University students is 52.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.9%.

52.4%

white 54.4% 193 students
hispanic 63.6% 7 students
International Students 56.5% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lake Superior State University 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 State University 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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