Lake Superior State University
Lake Superior State University is one of the twenty-one public 4-year colleges in Michigan. The campus is located in Sault Ste Marie town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,963 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 361 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 242 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 67%). Every year 44% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Lake Superior State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $11,232, and fees were $195. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,232 and $195 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students1,963 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate67% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1984 - 06/30/2016 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 02/09/2015 - Current |
Admission
58%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1073 to 1260 |
ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $468/credit | |
In State Students | $468/credit | |
Out of State Students | $468/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $21,060 | $21,060 | $21,060 |
ADN | 70 | $32,760 | $32,760 | $32,760 |
BSN | 125 | $58,500 | $58,500 | $58,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Lake Superior State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 35% | $4,111 |
Other Federal Grant | 9% | $570 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $6,710 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 79% | $5,606 |
Federal Student Loans | 59% | $5,351 |
Private Loans | 8% | $9,545 |
$12,220
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,466 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,276 |
$48,001 to $75,000$13,793 |
$75,001 to $110,000$16,139 |
Over $110,000$17,079 |
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Student Population
1,963
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,015
Women
948
Men
87%
Full-time
13%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
80% |
Non-resident alien |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Black/African American |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Michigan state board of nursing.