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Lake Superior State University

#947 in US ranking Sault Ste Marie, MI
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$27,419
Tuition & fees
$15,356
Avg. aid
$11,228
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Avg. SAT
1055
Avg. ACT
23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
Median salary
$45,734
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Lake Superior State University?

Lake Superior State University's listed recurring student events include Laker Week, Snowfest, and Lakerpalooza. They offer opportunities for students to gather outside class, although schedules and activities may change from year to year.

The university is also known beyond campus for its annual "Banished Words List," a New Year tradition that invites nominations of overused words and phrases. It is a distinctive institutional tradition rather than an academic requirement or a measure of student participation. Students interested in attending any campus event should rely on the current activities calendar for dates and details.

What are the student housing and dining options at Lake Superior State University?

Lake Superior State University offers university-operated, coeducational housing to undergraduates, along with campus dining options. Housing availability should not be read as a guarantee of a preferred room type or placement.

Students considering residence halls or other university housing should compare current room types, contract dates, eligibility rules, and meal-plan requirements before applying. Reported housing features include high-speed internet access, and first-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus. Parking permission does not necessarily mean a space is free or available immediately beside a residence hall.

Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should account for travel time, winter transportation, utilities, and whether a campus meal plan suits their schedule. The current housing and dining contracts - not a general annual cost estimate - govern the charges and cancellation terms for a particular student.

Lake Superior State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

44

Lake Superior State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
40%
Campus size
115 acres

Lake Superior State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Lake Superior State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Kenneth J. Shouldice Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Lake Superior State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Lake Superior State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.