Lake Superior State University
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
2,432
Students
11,557
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
90%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Lake Superior State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
650 West Easterday Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
United States
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
United States
Contact
Phone: 906-632-6841
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Conservation Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Journalism Related |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education |
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| Education (multiple Levels) |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education&-elementary School |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering Technology |
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| Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technologies Related |
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| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering Technology |
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| Engineering/industrial Management |
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| Industrial Technology |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| Robotics Technology |
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| Water Quality And Wastewater Treatment Management And Recycling Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Comparative Literature |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technology |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management |
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| Natural Resources Management And Policy |
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| Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Forensic Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Hydrology And Water Resources Science |
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| Physical Sciences Related |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections |
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| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Fire Science/firefighting |
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| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Protective Services Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,465
Applied
1,319
Accepted
2,432
Enrolled
Female Admissions
806
Females Applied
740
Females Accepted
92%
Male Admissions
659
Males Applied
579
Males Accepted
88%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.26
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22 | 20 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
10,392
In-state
10,392
Out-of-state
Fees
245
Full-time student fees
9,290
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Minorities Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
11,557
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,640
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,613
Avg. Loan Aid
6,614
Avg. Grant Aid
8,582
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
68%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
18%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,432
Total undergrad students
6%
International Students
7%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.51% |
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| Black or African American | 2.26% |
| White or Caucasian | 77.67% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8.88% |
| Asian | 0.53% |
| Two or more races | 0.21% |
| Other | 1.69% |
Gender
Male (49.75%)
Female (50.25%)
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 | 35% |
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
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
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 | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
178
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 119
Part-time - 59
Male - 92
Female - 86