Overview
Student Population
Located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, Lake Superior State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,767 prospective students applied, and 1,228 were granted admission. Of those admitted 335 enrolled in the school. 1,474 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 435 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $12,456 plus fees of $288. Lake Superior State University is ranked 681 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Lake Superior State University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Lake Superior State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#681 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#259 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#39 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1150 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.16 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $288 |
| Room and Board | $10,472 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,266 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $288 |
| Room and Board | $10,472 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,266 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 21% |
| Health Professions | 18% |
| Business | 14% |
| Education | 8% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170639 IPEDS survey data for Lake Superior State University.
Current students may use the Lake Superior State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.