Lake Superior State University

Lake Superior State University is a mid-size public baccalaureate institution located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,325. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Michigan postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $10,422 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $3,516/year — substantially lower. The 4-year graduation rate is 54%, 9 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $49,045. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $23,250. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.