Lake State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,200

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lake Superior State University was $13,583. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Lake State

Lake State net price calculator

$13,583

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Lake State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,583	$15	$8,224	$8,770	$14,339	$17,725	$18,401
2021	$13,568	$1,258 (10%)	$7,159	$9,967	$14,850	$17,420	$19,000
2020	$12,310	$1,038 (9%)	$7,067	$9,640	$13,073	$16,656	$16,096
2019	$11,272	$948 (8%)	$5,119	$6,844	$12,071	$15,113	$16,948
2018	$12,220	$1,190 (11%)	$6,466	$8,276	$13,793	$16,139	$17,079
2017	$11,030	$1,088 (11%)	$6,679	$8,672	$12,494	$15,806	$16,880
2016	$9,942	$414 (4%)	$5,985	$6,656	$11,529	$14,099	$16,133
2015	$10,356	$463 (4%)	$5,368	$8,157	$11,477	$18,156	$19,524
2014	$10,819	--	$7,064	$7,935	$14,125	$18,902	$19,571

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lake Superior State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,150	$106	$13,200	$10,050	$900
2021	$24,044	$935 (4%)	$12,744	$10,100	$1,200
2020	$23,109	$714 (3%)	$12,255	$9,654	$1,200
2019	$22,395	$1,068 (5%)	$11,895	$9,400	$1,100
2018	$21,327	$608 (3%)	$11,427	$8,800	$1,100
2017	$20,719	$312 (2%)	$11,019	$8,600	$1,100
2016	$20,407	$119	$10,517	$8,790	$1,100
2015	$20,288	$15	$10,248	$8,940	$1,100
2014	$20,303	$551 (3%)	$9,960	$9,143	$1,200
2013	$19,752	--	$9,640	$8,912	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Lake State? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $11,516 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Lake State is $1,280 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Lake State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $900.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Lake State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,050

If living off-campus, with family: $2,050

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,050
How much is Lake State application fees?: Lake State does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Lake State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Lake Superior State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$538	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$538	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Lake State requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Lake Superior State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$11,516	19	850
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,472	21	989
2020	N/A	N/A	$10,230	20	978
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,882	19	978
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,594	19	998
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,442	19	998
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,290	19	1,011

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lake Superior State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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