# Lake Superior State University

Public college in Sault Ste Marie, MI. IPEDS ID 170639.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lake-superior-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/lake-superior-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 68% (Fall 2023, IPEDS Admissions)
- Average net price after grants: $12,822 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 51%; beats 38% of MI colleges and 44% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $49,045; beats 33% of MI colleges and 38% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,764

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,516 |
| 30-48k | $9,226 |
| 48-75k | $10,422 |
| 75-110k | $14,541 |
| 110k+ | $20,321 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.43 years on average (38% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $49,045 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,516 | $15,576 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $9,226 | $40,871 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $10,422 | $46,169 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $14,541 | $64,417 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,321 | $90,022 | 5.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $27,154 in-state; about $27,154 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,890 in-state, $14,890 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,207; books: $2,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2023)
- Fall 2023: 2,473 applicants, 1,682 admitted, 255 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2023: acceptance 68%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (48 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $77,229 | $90,216 | $26,901 |
| Nursing | $68,007 | $70,959 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $47,038 | $60,167 | $24,301 |
| Criminal Justice | $43,937 | $58,286 | $22,852 |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | $56,905 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $39,198 | $53,396 | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | $46,435 | not reported |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $34,729 | $44,090 | $25,250 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Fire Protection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $94,300 (MI), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage not reported (metro), $73,730 (MI), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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