Lake Superior State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3507 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #991 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #919 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #2292 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,551
- Graduates
- 16
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.lssu.edu
Lake Superior State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lake Superior State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
521 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
128 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Lake Superior State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1105 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 110 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 87 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 61 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 46 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 41 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 31 (2%) |
| Asian | 16 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.3%) |
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
- $14,632
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,592 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,592 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,592 |
| Fee in-district | $298 |
| Fee in-state | $298 |
| Fee out-of-state | $298 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,050 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,459 |
Lake Superior State University majors
Lake Superior State University has granted 297 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lake Superior State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 55 | 4 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 41 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 16 | 22 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | 21 |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 12 | 9 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 16 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | 12 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | 10 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | |
| Psychology, General | 12 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 10 | |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 9 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 3 |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 8 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | 3 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 6 | |
| Homeland Security | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Finance, General | 5 | |
| Biochemistry | 4 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | 2 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | |
| Social Work | 4 | |
| Accounting | 3 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Conservation Biology | 3 | |
| Corrections | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 2 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 1 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 158 | 297 |
Lake Superior State University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 45% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lake Superior State University has published 691 scientific papers with 12,474 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Physics, Geology, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 | 24 |
| 1995 | 5 | 19 |
| 1996 | 9 | 17 |
| 1997 | 10 | 18 |
| 1998 | 9 | 21 |
| 1999 | 3 | 24 |
| 2000 | 6 | 46 |
| 2001 | 11 | 51 |
| 2002 | 15 | 71 |
| 2003 | 15 | 62 |
| 2004 | 18 | 92 |
| 2005 | 10 | 130 |
| 2006 | 19 | 123 |
| 2007 | 16 | 168 |
| 2008 | 20 | 155 |
| 2009 | 20 | 188 |
| 2010 | 25 | 262 |
| 2011 | 25 | 371 |
| 2012 | 18 | 343 |
| 2013 | 22 | 422 |
| 2014 | 20 | 444 |
| 2015 | 20 | 492 |
| 2016 | 19 | 535 |
| 2017 | 44 | 578 |
| 2018 | 28 | 660 |
| 2019 | 34 | 729 |
| 2020 | 47 | 895 |
| 2021 | 40 | 1051 |
| 2022 | 35 | 1054 |
| 2023 | 35 | 1057 |
| 2024 | 31 | 1188 |
| 2025 | 20 | 1194 |
Lake Superior State University alumni
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Steven Oleksy
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
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Steven Andrew Oleksy is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins.
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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
- ice hockey playerpolitician
- Biography
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Peter Allen Stauber is an American politician, former minor-league 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 playerreality television participant
- 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.
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 | 300 |
| 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 |