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Lake Superior State University
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Lake Superior State University
School profile / Sault Ste Marie, MI
Lake Superior State University
Public · 4-year·1,567 students enrolled
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Average net price / year
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Graduation rate
51%
Reported student outcome
Overview
Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $12,339 a year against a $30,019 list price, a 59% gap.
Lake Superior State University is a small-town public four-year institution located in Sault Ste Marie, MI. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 1,567 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
13:1
Avg class size (est.)
~33 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$30,019
Avg net price after aid
$12,339
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
67%
Avg grant aid
$11,228
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
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Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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