2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$13,583

Net Price

73%

Admitted

21%

Enrolled

54%

Graduation Rate

16/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Lake Superior State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,812. In 2021, there were 11 psychology and social work graduates.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Associate Degree, Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

11

Total Enrollment

1,812

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Lake Superior State University offers Social Work at the associate degree level. At the bachelor level, the university offers General Psychology.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021ASBS
General Psychology11
Social Work6
Total Graduates611
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 2,411 students applied to the Lake Superior State University. The university admitted 73% and 21% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Michigan universities is 8,599. On average, all Michigan institutions admit 75% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Lake Superior State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 67%. Compared to all Michigan four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.

The overall graduation rate for Lake Superior State University is 54%, compared to 57% for all Michigan universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 50%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare LSSU to Michigan Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Lake Superior State University to the average of all Michigan four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

LSSU

2,411

Applicants

73%

Percent Admitted

21%

Percent Enrolled

67%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

54%

Graduation Rate

MI Colleges

8,599

Applicants

75%

Percent Admitted

24%

Percent Enrolled

72%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 93 or 62% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 58 or 38% part-time faculty members employed at Lake Superior State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 93 or 62%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

LSSU

16 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

62%

Percent Full-Time

38%

Percent Part-Time

62%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MI Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

51%

Percent Full-Time

49%

Percent Part-Time

49%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Lake Superior State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $12,912, and the average cost for books and supplies is $900.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Lake Superior State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Lake Superior State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$11,516
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,050
Total Living Expenses$13,566
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$12,912
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$900
Total Undergraduate Expenses$27,378
In-State, Graduate Tuition$0
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$0
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Lake Superior State University is $13,583. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Lake Superior State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$7,159$8,224
$30,001 – $48,000$9,967$8,770
$48,001 – $75,000$14,850$14,339
$75,001 – $110,000$17,420$17,725
$110,001 and more$19,000$18,401
US Department of Education

Compare Lake Superior State University to all Michigan universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

LSSU

$27,378

Cost to Attend

$8,931

Average Financial Aid

98%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,583

Net Price

MI Colleges

$33,439

Cost to Attend

$12,508

Average Financial Aid

94%

Percent Receiving Aid

$16,125

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 317 or 98%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,480 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,931.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,480$8,931
Pell Grants576$4,459
Federal Student Loans902$6,345
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Lake Superior State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

LSSU

1,480

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

576

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

902

Federal Student Loans

30%

Federal Student Loans

MI Colleges

4,643

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

1,877

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

2,430

Federal Student Loans

27%

Federal Student Loans

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