Lake Superior State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,325 students.
About This School
Lake Superior State University is a public institution located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan with approximately 1,325 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,822 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $42,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lake Superior State University is a public college in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States. It enrolls approximately 1,600 students. Due to its proximity to the Canada–United States border, LSSU has many Canadian students and offers joint programs with Sault College and Algoma University in the twin city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada across the St. Marys River. In a sign of this close relationship with its international neighbor, LSSU flies both the Canadian and United States flags on its campus.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low net price ($14,368/year) and modest debt at graduation ($14,764) make this one of the more affordable options you'll find, and the tight-knit campus with cross-border Canadian partnerships offers a genuinely unique experience. That said, a 57% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention rate suggest a significant portion of students don't finish — worth asking hard questions about academic support and student fit before committing. Worth considering if you're drawn to specific programs like engineering technology, nursing, or fisheries, and you're prepared for a very small, remote campus environment that isn't for everyone.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,325 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Lake Superior State University
650 W Easterday Ave
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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