by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,909 undergraduates in 2020, Lake Superior State University is a small, public university located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Lake Superior State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lake Superior State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lake Superior State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lake Superior State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Lake Superior State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lake Superior State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lake Superior State University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Lake Superior State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Lake Superior State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Lake Superior State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,909 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,474 (77.2%). Part-time attendance was 435 (22.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,474 | 435 | 1,909 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lake Superior State University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Lake Superior State University #1758 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lake Superior State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lake Superior State University Diversity Guide.
Lake Superior State University has a total of 242 student athletes, 129 men and 113 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,284,799 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,284,799 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lake Superior State University Athletics