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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- —
- Average net price
- $9,782
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $55,573
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Lake Superior State University is a public college in Sault Ste Marie, MI with 1,325 undergraduates. The average net price after aid is $9,782 per year ($9,320 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,573 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- —
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- —
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,473
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,682
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Lake Superior State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,419
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,506
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,506
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,320
- $30–48k$4,804
- $48–75k$830
- $75–110k$11,873
- $110k+$17,946
Get a personal estimate with Lake Superior State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $55,573
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,325
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White70%
- Hispanic2%
- Black3%
- Asian1%
Lake Superior State University FAQ
How many students apply to Lake Superior State University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,473 students applied to Lake Superior State University and 1,682 were admitted; 255 enrolled.
Does Lake Superior State University consider legacy status?+
No. Lake Superior State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Lake Superior State University require an essay?+
Lake Superior State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Lake Superior State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,419 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,782.
What is Lake Superior State University's graduation rate?+
50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 170639 · How we use this data
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