Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege townGreek lifeSports culture
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate68.0%
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
5600.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Lakers
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from MI state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Detroitpop. 640K
295 mi(511 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
295 mi(511 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
357 mi(619 min)