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Lake Superior State University
- 650 W Easterday Ave
- Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
- OPEID College Code: 00229300
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- General Phone: (906) 632-6841
- President: Dr. Rodney L. Lowman
- Website: www.lssu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,819
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Business)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 648 | 765 | 1,413 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 637 (98%) | 758 (99%) | 1,395 (99%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 234 (37%) | 248 (33%) | 482 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 417 | 88% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 62% | 53% | 61% | 76% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,203 | $1,901 | $2,382 | $2,806 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.0% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 45 | 34 | 23 |
| Number in Repayment | 744 | 781 | 715 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,246 | $6,708 | $6,306 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,422 | $13,266 | $12,294 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $900 | $735 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,172 | $6,863 | $6,466 |
| Other Expenses | $1,665 | $1,394 | $1,357 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,083 | $15,865 | $14,864 |
| Out of State | $24,259 | $22,423 | $20,852 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,246 | $7,608 | $7,041 |
| Out of State | $15,422 | $14,166 | $13,029 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,246 | $7,608 | $7,041 |
| Out of State | $15,422 | $14,166 | $13,029 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,819 Undergraduate: 2,799 Graduate: 20
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,323 Female: 1,496
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,317 Female: 1,482
- Graduate Gender Male: 6 Female: 14
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,078 Part-Time: 741
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,078 Part-Time: 721
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 20
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 242 | 9% |
| American Indian | 185 | 7% |
| Black | 232 | 8% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 0.9% |
| White | 2,089 | 74% |
| Unknown | 36 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 274 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 609 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 705 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 643 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 265 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 104 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 78 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 103 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 34 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.07% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 430 | 323 | 107 |
| Faculty Status | 193 | 113 | 80 |
| Tenured Faculty | 78 | 77 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 184 | 104 | 80 |
| Primarily Instruction | 184 | 104 | 80 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 34 | - |
| Other Professionals | 71 | 64 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 141 | 121 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 48 | 44 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 17 | 17 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 64 | 50 | 14 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,117 (104) | $57,971 (63) | $50,733 (41) |
| Professor | $67,119 (30) | $68,725 (20) | $63,908 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $53,338 (28) | $55,174 (18) | $50,033 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,046 (43) | $51,381 (25) | $45,803 (18) |
| Instructor | $38,723 (3) | - (-) | $38,723 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,117 (104) | $57,971 (63) | $50,733 (41) |
| Professor | $67,119 (30) | $68,725 (20) | $63,908 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $53,338 (28) | $55,174 (18) | $50,033 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,046 (43) | $51,381 (25) | $45,803 (18) |
| Instructor | $38,723 (3) | - (-) | $38,723 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $993,440 | $515,928 | $477,512 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 231 | 115 | 116 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 153 | 78 | 75 |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Ice Hockey | 24 | 24 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Cross Country | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $34,033 | $16,742 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $36,053 | $12,123 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 37% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 44% |
| American Indian | 26% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 37% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 27% |
| 6 Years | 29% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 37 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 36 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 13 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 13 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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