Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, MI • public • II | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,808 • Total: 1,808

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

650 W Easterday Ave
Sault Ste Marie, MI
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Website

www.lssu.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/Diverse: Baccalaureate Colleges – Diverse Fields

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 786 (43.5%) • Female: 1,022 (56.5%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	18	1.0%
Black/African American	39	2.2%
Hispanic/Latino	47	2.6%
White	1,284	71.0%
Two or More Races	99	5.5%
International	101	5.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

68.0%

1,682 admitted from 2,473 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

56.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

34.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

69.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$28,051

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$28,051

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $14,592
Out-of-state: $14,592

Room & Board

$11,459

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$3,516
$30,001-48,000	$9,226
$48,001-75,000	$10,422
$75,001-110,000	$14,541
$110,001+	$20,321

Students Receiving Pell Grants

67%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (5)

Basketball Golf Ice Hockey Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (5)

Basketball Golf Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA / 20 ACT

In-State Awards

$500-$10,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$10,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$2,000 total

5 automatic scholarships (16 total)

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Common questions about Lake Superior State University

What is Lake Superior State University's acceptance rate?

Lake Superior State University accepts 68% of applicants, from 2,473 applications.

How much does Lake Superior State University cost?

Tuition and fees are $14,592. Families earning under $30,000 pay $3,516 on average after aid.

Does Lake Superior State University require SAT or ACT scores?

Lake Superior State University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is Lake Superior State University's graduation rate?

57% of students graduate within six years.