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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 graduation rates for students at Lake Superior State University?

Recent reported outcomes put Lake Superior State University's overall graduation rate at 51% and its six-year graduation rate at 50%. The reported four-year rate is 31%. These figures describe defined student cohorts and measurement periods, not the probability that any particular student will finish.

Graduation measures can differ because they track different groups or use different definitions; the overall and six-year figures should not be added together or interpreted as a simple progression for one cohort. The reported student retention rate is 79%, a separate measure concerning continuation rather than degree completion. A prospective student comparing programs should also ask how often required courses are offered and what sequence is needed to finish on schedule.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Lake Superior State University?

College Scorecard program data report median earnings for certain federally aided former students about one year after completing their credential. Among LSSU fields with a reported figure, mechanical engineering is listed at $68,914 and registered nursing at $58,165.

Other reported one-year program medians include business administration at $40,840, criminal justice at $35,343, and fisheries sciences and management at $24,289. These are observations for qualifying groups, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate. Employment status, location, further study, cohort size, and the short period after completion all affect how useful a comparison is. Earnings should be considered alongside program cost, career goals, and the occupation's licensing or graduate-study requirements.

Lake Superior State University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
51%
4-year graduation
31%
6-year graduation
50%

Lake Superior State University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
79%
First-year retention, part-time students
75%
Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

Lake Superior State University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$45,734
4 years after graduation
$56,687
5 years after graduation
$59,748
7 years after graduation
$62,801
10 years after starting college
$55,573

Alumni Salary for Lake Superior State University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Accounting and Related Services

$37,532

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$40,840

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$35,343

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

$24,289

Mechanical Engineering

$68,914

Psychology, General

$25,503

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$58,165

Lake Superior State University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

41344

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

222042

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

151631

Engineering

52328

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

22628

Education

21324

Natural Resources and Conservation

81422

Physical Sciences

12921

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

10313

Psychology

9312

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.