Lake Superior State University Admission Requirements

How hard is it to get into Lake Superior State University and can I get accepted? The school has a 58% acceptance rate ranking it #10 in Michigan for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 734 out of 1,262 applicants were admitted making Lake Superior State University a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants.  Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 45 percent. Lake Superior State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 49% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.

Sponsored by Cappex

Find out which students are getting accepted at Lake Superior State University, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.

Calculate My Chances

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Lake Superior State University?

Lake Superior State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 34 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1140 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1050. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1230 out of 1600. The school ranks #10 in Michigan for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 83 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Lake Superior State University?

Admission data indicates that Lake Superior State University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #28 in Michigan for highest average ACT composite score. 37 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lake Superior State University.

You will need about average high school grades to get into Lake Superior State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Lake Superior State University was 3.22 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #24 in Michigan for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Lake Superior State University accepts 58% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

67% of Lake Superior State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

What are the requirements for admission to Lake Superior State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?