Lake Superior State University

Common Data Set 2011-12

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Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$49,045
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
51%
6-year completion
Average net price
$12,822
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$23,250
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction165fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

2 TABLES
Address Information
Main Phone Number (Area Code)906
Main Phone Number:632-6841
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):906
Admissions Phone Number:635-2231

Enrollment And Persistence

3 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents27227227
Hispanic/Latino104649
Black or African American, non-Hispanic123536
White, non-Hispanic39720282132
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic35205213
Asian, non-Hispanic31616
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-HispanicNot reported00
Two or more races, non-Hispanic000
Race and/or ethnicity unknown155254
Total49926092727
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diplomaNot reported
Associate degrees141
Bachelor's degrees423
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees5
Post-master's certificatesNot reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarshipNot reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practiceNot reported
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate70%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

4 TABLES
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units0
English0
Mathematics0
Science0
Foreign language0
Social studies0
History0
Academic electives0
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History1
Academic electives0
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewYes
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class35
Percent in top half of high school graduating class67
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class33
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class9
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:78
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:35

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied202221Not reported423
Admitted176192Not reported368
Enrolled116105Not reported221
Application for Admission
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Transfer Credit Policies
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:32

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Required Course Work
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

1 TABLE
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX

Annual Expenses

1 TABLE
Information
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Financial Aid

4 TABLES
Need-based Aid Awarded
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$578,985
Federal Work-Study$390,068
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$123,578
Total Self-Help$13,926,148
Parent Loans$3,353,783
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,411,114
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,264,117
Athletic Awards$1,214,072
Aid Available
Federal Nursing LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
Institutional Aid
Job skillsX
Music/dramaX
Job skillsX
Music/dramaX

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17
based on ____ students1
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students56Not reported
10-19 students5647
20-29 students15547
30-39 students1291
40-49 students500
50-99 students290
100+ students220
Total6240

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