Lake Superior State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3489 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #972 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #904 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #2262 of 3,409 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 1,669
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 68% and is among the top 30% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 61% | 73% |
| Applicants | 2,473 | 1,029 | 1,385 |
| Admissions | 1,682 | 628 | 1,013 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 244 | 118 | 122 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 1 | 10 |
461 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
105 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1209 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 96 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 92 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 92 (6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 44 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 28 (2%) |
| Asian | 15 (0.9%) |
| Hispanic | 7 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
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
- $11,464
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,968 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,968 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,968 |
| Fee in-district | $298 |
| Fee in-state | $298 |
| Fee out-of-state | $298 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,207 |
Lake Superior State University majors
Lake Superior State University has granted 295 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lake Superior State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 54 | 5 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 38 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 14 | 22 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 24 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | |
| Psychology, General | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | 12 |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 5 | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 12 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | 10 |
| Homeland Security | 10 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| Conservation Biology | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 5 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Finance, General | 7 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 7 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Corrections | 6 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 6 | |
| Environmental Science | 6 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | 3 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 4 | |
| Social Work | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 3 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 2 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Computer Science | 1 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 1 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 138 | 295 |
Lake Superior State University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 56% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lake Superior State University has published 674 scientific papers with 11,578 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Geology, Physics, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 11 |
| 1993 | 4 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 | 24 |
| 1995 | 4 | 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 | 128 |
| 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 | 35 | 731 |
| 2020 | 47 | 895 |
| 2021 | 40 | 1053 |
| 2022 | 35 | 1054 |
| 2023 | 35 | 1061 |
| 2024 | 29 | 1186 |
Lake Superior State University alumni
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Doug Weight
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
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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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Steven Oleksy
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
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Steven Andrew Oleksy is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Pete Stauber
- Occupations
- ice hockey playerpolitician
- Biography
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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 playerreality television participant
- Biography
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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 | 304 |
| 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 |