Lake Superior State University

Common Data Set 2017-18

Acceptance Rate

56.0%

Applications

1,180

Admitted

661

Enrolled

290

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

§ Extraction322fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

2 TABLES
Address Information
Main Phone Number (Area Code)906
Main Phone Number:632-6841
WWW Home Page Address:WWW.LSSU.EDU
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
Nonresidents13129129
Hispanic/Latino93436
Black or African American, non-Hispanic21717
White, non-Hispanic28415321572
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic24157162
Asian, non-Hispanic2911
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic113436
Race and/or ethnicity unknownNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total34519121963
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort18292173447
Did not persist0000
Final cohort18292173447
Completed in less than four years321555102
Completed in less than five years24153170
Completed in less than six years74516
Total completers633491188
Six-year graduation rate35%37%53%42%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort18283161426
Did not persist1113
Final cohort18182160423
Completed in less than four years382258118
Completed in less than five years19102251
Completed in less than six years541019
Total completers623690188
Six-year graduation rate34%44%56%45%
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 rate67%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

4 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied523657Not reportedNot reported
Admitted301360Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled142148Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported148Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time31Not reportedNot reported
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units0
English0
Mathematics0
Science0
Of these, units that must be lab0
Foreign language0
Social studies0
History0
Academic electives0
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts0
Other (specify)0
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History1
Academic electives0
Computer Science1
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)0
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
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT compositeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing500600Not reported
SAT math490580Not reported
ACT composite1926Not reported
ACT math1725Not reported
ACT English1825Not reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8003
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69925
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59949
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49922
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-8001
SAT Math: 600-69916
SAT Math: 500-59953
SAT Math: 400-49927
SAT Math: 300-3993
SAT Math: 200-2990
ACT Composite: 30-364
ACT Composite: 24-2933
ACT Composite: 18-2347
ACT Composite: 12-1716
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class37
Percent in top half of high school graduating class73
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class27
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class20
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:69
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7419
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4918
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2411
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9917
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.498
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.991
Percent who had GPA below 1.00

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
Applied142187Not reported329
Admitted109126Not reported235
Enrolled7885Not reported163
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

4 TABLES
Information
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Private Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
Tuition1164011640
Tuition: in-district1164011640
Tuition: in-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: out-of-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: nonresidentNot reportedNot reported
Required fees450190
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
Public Tuition
All Institutions Expenses

Financial Aid

4 TABLES
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$3,499,686
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$3,942,365
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$669,394
Total Scholarships/Grants$10,932,120
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,742,197
Federal Work-Study$307,611
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$212,450
Total Self-Help$5,262,258
Parent Loans$307,611
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$669,394
Athletic Awards$1,391,091
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$2,820,675
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$669,394
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$10,932,120
Total Scholarships/Grants$4,742,197
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$5,495,481
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$629,004
Total Self-Help$6,124,485
Parent Loans$212,450
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$10,932,120
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
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 students5898
10-19 students138108
20-29 students9326
30-39 students392
40-49 students121
50-99 students220
100+ students10
Total363235

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reported1%
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reported4%
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reported5%
Communication/journalism1%Not reported9%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciences7%Not reported3%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Education3%Not reported4%
Engineering1%Not reported7%
Engineering technologies3%Not reported4%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EnglishNot reportedNot reported1%
Liberal arts/general studies10%Not reported2%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported4%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported1%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreation8%Not reported6%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciences1%Not reported2%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported4%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services43%Not reported21%
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported3%
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported3%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported1%
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Business/marketing5%Not reported15%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported0%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

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