Lake Superior State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3409 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #957 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #889 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #2111 of 3,195 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 1,655
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.lssu.edu
Lake Superior State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lake Superior State University has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 69% | 83% |
| Applicants | 2,408 | 1,030 | 1,334 |
| Admissions | 1,852 | 711 | 1,107 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 273 | 136 | 133 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 2 | 4 |
541 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
83 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
135 or 49%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1225
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lake Superior State University are 1000-1225 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lake Superior State University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1002 (63%) |
|---|---|
| White | 531 (33%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 13 (0.8%) |
| Asian | 11 (0.7%) |
| Black or African American | 10 (0.6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,816
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,440 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,440 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,440 |
| Fee in-district | $288 |
| Fee in-state | $288 |
| Fee out-of-state | $288 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 916 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,016 |
Lake Superior State University majors
Lake Superior State University has granted 327 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lake Superior State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 21 | 38 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 40 | |
| General Studies | 31 | 7 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 26 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 21 | |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 5 | 14 |
| Chemistry, Other | 5 | 11 |
| Homeland Security | 15 | |
| Accounting | 14 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 6 | 5 |
| Conservation Biology | 11 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 9 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 6 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | 4 |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 | |
| Environmental Science | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 2 | 2 |
| Finance, General | 4 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 4 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | |
| Engineering, General | 3 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2 | |
| Social Work | 2 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |
| Corrections | 1 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 146 | 327 |
Lake Superior State University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 53% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lake Superior State University has published 591 scientific papers with 9,049 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Geology, Physics, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 15 |
| 1992 | 5 | 6 |
| 1993 | 3 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 19 |
| 1995 | 4 | 15 |
| 1996 | 4 | 11 |
| 1997 | 8 | 14 |
| 1998 | 8 | 15 |
| 1999 | 3 | 23 |
| 2000 | 6 | 35 |
| 2001 | 11 | 40 |
| 2002 | 13 | 47 |
| 2003 | 14 | 40 |
| 2004 | 15 | 74 |
| 2005 | 10 | 95 |
| 2006 | 19 | 102 |
| 2007 | 15 | 128 |
| 2008 | 17 | 132 |
| 2009 | 17 | 137 |
| 2010 | 21 | 212 |
| 2011 | 23 | 288 |
| 2012 | 11 | 308 |
| 2013 | 26 | 342 |
| 2014 | 19 | 399 |
| 2015 | 17 | 453 |
| 2016 | 21 | 511 |
| 2017 | 38 | 536 |
| 2018 | 27 | 583 |
| 2019 | 38 | 662 |
| 2020 | 38 | 756 |
| 2021 | 33 | 984 |
| 2022 | 35 | 928 |
| 2023 | 37 | 927 |
Lake Superior State University alumni
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Doug Weight
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Douglas Daniel Weight is an American professional ice hockey coach, executive and former player. He is also the former head coach and assistant general manager for the New York Islanders. During his 19-year National Hockey League career, he played for the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders.
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Pete Stauber
- Occupations
- politicianice hockey player
- Biography
-
Peter Allen Stauber is an American politician, former professional hockey player, and retired law enforcement officer from Minnesota serving as the United States representative for Minnesota's 8th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, Stauber has represented the district since 2019.
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Bates Battaglia
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Jonathan "Bates" Battaglia is an American former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1997 to 2008. He finished his professional career in 2012 with Karlskrona HK of the Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan.
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Brian Rolston
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Brian Lee Rolston is an American former professional ice hockey player who most recently played for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He won a Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils in 1995, and the World Cup of Hockey in 1996 playing for the United States. Rolston has represented the U.S. three times in Olympic competition for ice hockey. In the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, he won the silver medal. Rolston was born in Flint, Michigan, but grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has served as head coach of the Little Caesars 2001 hockey club as well as assisting with the Little Caesars 2005 team.
General info
| Alternative names | LSSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | Believe in Blue. Redefining the Classroom. |
| Colors | royal blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 316 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 650 W Easterday Ave Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, 49783 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 9066326841 |