At a glance
Average net price
$12,822
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
51.0%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,325
In-state tuition
$14,890
Out-of-state tuition
$14,890
Cost of attendance
$27,154
Median earnings (10y)
$49,045
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 78.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (31%), trades & services (19%), humanities & arts (15%).
- STEM31%
- Health12%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services19%
- ~193 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts14.1%~187 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions11.6%~153 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business10.5%~139 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education6.4%~85 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering6.0%~80 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech4.3%~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences2.8%~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology2.6%~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.5%~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English0.6%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Military tech0.4%~6 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Science tech0.2%~3 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 93 | — | $16,881 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 78 | $58,165 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 60 | $35,343 | $22,852 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. | Bachelor's | 51 | $24,289 | $25,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 42 | — | $14,375 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 35 | $68,914 | $26,901 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 33 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | $25,503 | — |
| Homeland Security. | Associate's | 25 | — | $21,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 24 | $40,840 | — |
| Fire Protection. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | $37,532 | $24,301 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lake Superior State University
Lake Superior State University is a mid-sized institution located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,325 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Homeland security & law enforcement, Liberal arts, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lake Superior State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,822 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $14,890 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,154 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 51.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,045 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lake Superior State University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Homeland security & law enforcement, Liberal arts, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (31% of credentials), trades & services (19% of credentials), humanities & arts (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan (town), Lake Superior State University draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Superior State University
Q.How much does Lake Superior State University cost?
The average net price at Lake Superior State University is $12,822 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,154.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lake Superior State University?
Lake Superior State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 51.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Lake Superior State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lake Superior State University graduate earns $49,045 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lake Superior State University?
Published tuition is $14,890 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lake Superior State University located?
Lake Superior State University is located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan (ZIP 49783).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lake Superior State University at their official website.