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Lake Superior College

Duluth, MN·Public·2,471 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state Minnesota residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,471 students.

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2,471
Students
$15,492
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$41,600
Earnings
10 yr
$12,775
Debt

About This School

Lake Superior College is a public institution located in Duluth, Minnesota with approximately 2,471 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,492 per year. Typical graduates earn $41,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Lake Superior College (LSC) is a public community college in Duluth, Minnesota.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, practical path to a career — graduates carry a remarkably low median debt of just $8,820, which is well below the national average. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $41,600 ten years out, so this school makes the most sense if you're pursuing a specific in-demand program like healthcare or skilled trades where local hiring is strong, rather than expecting a high-salary career across the board.

Founded
1995
Setting
Small city
Avg Faculty Salary
$9,141

Popular Programs

Health Professions33%
Computer Science3%
Business & Marketing3%
Biological Sciences0%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,785
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,785
Avg Net Price
$15,492
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$12,326
$30–48k$12,640
$48–75k$14,792
$75–110k$17,372
$110k+$19,519

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants19%
Median debt at graduation$12,775

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,775
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$37,400
Female graduates$31,500

Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,775
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$34,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White81%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian1%
Two or more races6%
American Indian/Alaska Native2%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,471 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Lake Superior College

2101 Trinity Rd

Duluth, MN 55811-3399

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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