Overview

Lake Superior State University is a 4-year institution located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 650 W. Easterday Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783-1699
United States

Contact Phone: 906-632-6841

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
French Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Conservation Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Organizational Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Robotics Technology/technician
Water Quality And Wastewater Treatment Management And Recycling Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
General Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Comparative Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Environmental Health
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Pre-dentistry Studies
Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technician
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Forensic Chemistry
Geology/earth Science, General
Hydrology And Water Resources Science
Physical Sciences, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Criminalistics And Criminal Science
Criminalistics And Criminal Science
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Homeland Security
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,410

Applied

1,640

Accepted

1,669

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,379

Females Applied

1,011

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,027

Males Applied

626

Males Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		490	590
SAT Math		460	578
ACT Composite		20	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

14,592

In-state

14,592

Out-of-state

14,592

In-district

Fees

260

Full-time student fees

11,459

Room & board

5,604

Room only

Financial Aid

13,944

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,014

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,179

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,657

Avg. Loan Aid

5,673

Avg. Grant Aid

601

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

26%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,669

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.5%
Black or African American	1.44%
White or Caucasian	73.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	6.54%
Asian	0.79%
Two or more races	4.6%
Other	6.4%

Gender

Male (43.8%)

Female (55.48%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	46%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Winter Carnival, Laker Week and Lakerpalooza

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Activities Board, SAILS - Student Alumni Involved in Lake State, Fisheries and Wildlife, Enactus (Formally known as SIFE) and Chemistry and Environmental Science Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	Division 2
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

140

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 83

Part-time - 57

Male - 77

Female - 63