LSSU Description

Listed as one of the nation’s most “military-friendly” schools, Lake Superior State University (LSSU) in Saulte Ste. Marie, Michigan offers tuition assistance and resources for active military and veterans as well as comprehensive academics for students from all backgrounds.

Situated alongside Lake Superior, LSSU offers academic programs at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in Business, the Natural Sciences, Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering, Fisheries and Wildlife Management and Nursing. Liberal Arts programs include Creative Writing, Literature, History, Social Studies and Sociology.

For its military students, LSSU provides academic and other support services to help with the transition into school and the pressures that go with that commitment.

Student life at Lake Superior offers opportunities to socialize, participate in campus media, get involved in student government or join an academic or professional club.

When evaluating candidates, the admissions department takes into account the rigor of high school classes and a student’s grades and SAT or ACT scores. Students are also encouraged to visit the campus.

Financial aid is available to qualifying students.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Lakers

Website

www.lssu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$8,284

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,468

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

2,522

LSSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,557
Freshman Class
463
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,522

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
101%
Graduate
-1%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
93%
Part-Time
7%

Gender of Students

Women
49%
Men
51%

Ethnic Diversity

Caucasian
86%
Latino
1%
Other
13%

International Students

International
8%
Domestic
92%