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Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, Michigan 49783

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Lake Superior State University is a public institution in Sault Ste Marie with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,045 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,368.

Established
1946
Motto
Believe in Blue Redefining the Classroom.
Mascot
Seamore the Sea Duck,Fog Horn the Sailor
Type
Public college
Conference
Central Collegiate Hockey Association
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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68%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,391Students
13:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$49,045Earnings 10yr
$14,368Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lake Superior State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,266
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,266
Room & Board$11,207
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$25,757
Average Net Price$14,368
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,949
$30–48K$8,477
$48–75K$12,862
$75–110K$18,261
$110K+$20,766

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,368

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,764

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (81)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,391
Gender Split
56% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.9%
Freshman Retention68.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,767
8 Years$48,815
10 Years$49,045

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,600
Men
$48,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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