Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,154. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Michigan residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,890 | $14,890 |
| Housing & meals | $11,207 | $11,207 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Personal & travel | $1,510 | $1,510 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,453 | −$2,453 |
| Total cost of attendance | $27,154 | $27,154 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Lake Superior State University net price compared with other Michigan colleges
Lake Superior State University has the 16th-lowest average net price of 48 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | $11,916 | 67% | $49,295 |
| 13 | Grace Christian University | $12,404 | 51% | $41,663 |
| 14 | Andrews University | $12,547 | 72% | $53,187 |
| 15 | Wayne State University | $12,766 | 58% | $53,493 |
| 16 | Lake Superior State University | $12,822 | 51% | $49,045 |
| 17 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $13,138 | 93% | $83,648 |
| 18 | Baker College | $13,157 | 36% | $35,833 |
| 19 | Northern Michigan University | $14,085 | 52% | $47,107 |
| 20 | Michigan Technological University | $14,182 | 68% | $78,198 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Michigan colleges →
Why Lake Superior State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior State University | 68% | $12,822 | 51% | $49,045 | This school |
| Alpena Community College | — | $3,320 | 52% | $36,442 | |
| Bay Mills Community College | — | $3,073 | 30% | $30,048 | |
| University of Michigan-Flint | 70% | $7,007 | 40% | $53,230 | |
| Northwestern Michigan College | — | $6,231 | 25% | $38,167 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Lake Superior State University would cost you $9,502 more per year than Alpena Community College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Lake Superior State University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$9,640).
- Lake Superior State University gives aided families $5,406 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Michigan resident | Lake Superior State University | Alpena Community College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,890 | $5,250 | +$9,640 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $1,240 | +$760 |
| Housing & meals | $11,207 | $7,019 | +$4,188 |
| Personal & travel | $1,510 | $1,810 | −$300 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,453 | −$3,073 | +$620 |
| Sticker price | $27,154 | $12,246 | +$14,908 |
| Average grants | −$14,332 | −$8,926 | −$5,406 |
| You pay | $12,822 | $3,320 | +$9,502 |
“+” means Lake Superior State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Lake Superior State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Lake Superior State University?
Tuition and fees are $14,890 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Lake Superior State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $27,154 a year for Michigan residents living on campus and about $27,154 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Lake Superior State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,822 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $3,516; $48–75k pay $10,422; $110k+ pay $20,321. These figures are for Michigan residents.
How much debt do Lake Superior State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,764, and 5.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Lake Superior State University overview