Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$14.4k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,266
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,266
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,207
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,130
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$25,473
Net price (after aid)$14,368
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,949
$30k – $48k$8,477
$48k – $75k$12,862
$75k – $110k$18,261
$110k+$20,766
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$49,045
Median debt at graduation$23,250
Est. monthly loan payment$246
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans44%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
57%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$14.3k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$14.3k
Net price
$14.4k
below avg
Pell
29%
Median debt
$23.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$49k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal Justice
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
BiologyMathematicsChemistry
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceWeb Development
Business
FinanceManagementInformation SystemsAccounting
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
68%
SAT range
957 - 1179
ACT range
19 - 26
Campus & Student Life
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About Lake Superior State University
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- Where is Lake Superior State University located?
- Lake Superior State University is located in Sault Ste Marie, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Lake Superior State University?
- Lake Superior State University is a public university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Lake Superior State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Lake Superior State University is approximately 68%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Lake Superior State University?
- Lake Superior State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,266 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Lake Superior State University?
- Lake Superior State University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,391 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Lake Superior State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Lake Superior State University.
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