Lake Superior State University

Lake Superior State University, also referred to as Lake Superior State, Lake State, or LSSU, is located in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States. It was established in the year 1946. The campus spreads over an area of more than 110 acres. Students are offered degree programs in areas such as recreation management, legal studies, and forensic sciences. The degree-granting colleges under the university are:

College of Business and Professional Studies
College of Health Professions
College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

LSSU students have access to a number of student clubs and organizations. These include the Anime Club, LSSU Investment Club, Yoga Club, College Republicans, and Anchor House. The social Greek chapters available on campus include Alpha Phi Omega, Sigma Lambda Sigma, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Alpha Kappa Chi, and Theta Xi.

Campus Location

650 W Easterday Ave
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
USA
Main Tel: (906) 632-6841
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Lake Superior State University Highlights

Where Lake Superior State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, conservation and resource management, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Numerous part-time students.
High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Student meal (board) plan
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Bachelor	456	69
Associate	109	30
1-2 year certificate	23	4
Master	4	1

Lake Superior State Students

The student enrollment at Lake Superior State was 2,819 in 2007-2008 (2,411 full-time equivalent).

About 50% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 50% of the class.

Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 7,894
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 15,718
Room and board	$ 7,567
Books and supplies	$ 1,000
Other	$ 2,150

Financial Aid: Lake Superior State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Lake Superior State:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Guilford College	Greensboro, NC	2,688
2	University of Wisconsin-Platteville	Platteville, WI	7,189
3	Minot State University	Minot, ND	3,895
4	SUNY College of Technology at Canton	Canton, NY	2,737
5	North Shore Community College	Danvers, MA	7,107
6	Columbus State University	Columbus, GA	7,593
7	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Lowell, MA	11,635
8	Saint Johns River Community College	Palatka, FL	5,111
9	Southern University at New Orleans	New Orleans, LA	2,648
10	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Princess Anne, MD	4,086

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		63
Without tenure; working toward tenure		41

Housing and Meals

Lake Superior State provides on-campus housing for 1,014 of its 2,411 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Lake Superior State Athletics

Lake Superior State is in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Lake Superior State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 9 male students received the aid (men were 36% of those receiving aid) and 16 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 64% of students receiving such aid) .

Lake Superior State Admissions (2008-2009)

Applicants	Admitted
Men	76%
Women	75%
All	75%

SAT Test Scores:

SAT	Middle 50%
Verbal	450-540
Math	440-620
Writing	435-502

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (85 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Business/Management
Accounting and Computer Science
Accounting and Related Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
Business/Commerce
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services
Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (24 awarded)

Computer Engineering
Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (30 awarded)

Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (3 awarded)

Construction Trades

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (66 awarded)

Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education

ENGINEERING (16 awarded)

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded)

Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded)

Human Services
Social Work

FINE ARTS (2 awarded)

Fine Arts and Art Studies

LAW (8 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (48 awarded)

American History (United States)
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature/Letters
French Language and Literature
French Studies
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Sociology

MATHEMATICS (7 awarded)

Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics

MEDIA (7 awarded)

Organizational Communication

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

Environmental Health

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (2 awarded)

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (76 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (29 awarded)

Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SCIENCE (37 awarded)

Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (116 awarded)

Corrections and Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling