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Lake Superior State University, also known as Lake Superior State or Lake State or LSSU, is located in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States. It was founded in the year 194. It objectives were to offer education to the residents of the Eastern Upper Peninsula and to address the needs of veterans returning from World War II. The campus occupies more than 100 acres of land space. The university is divided into four degree-granting colleges which are:
LSSU's students participate in a wide variety of sports including cross country, volleyball, tennis, track and field, ice hockey, basketball, and softball. The athletic teams of LSSU are nicknamed the Lakers.
Lake Superior State is in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Sault Ste Marie is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Lake Superior State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Lake Superior State include nutrition and exercise therapy, security and law enforcement, and conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Lake Superior State scored at least 540 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 620 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,819 students study at Lake Superior State (in 2007-2008).
Part-time study is common at the school. Lake Superior State makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Superior State University
650 W Easterday Ave
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
General Phone: (906) 632-6841
http://www.lssu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 116 | corrections and criminal justice, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Business and Management | 85 | accounting and management, accounting, business, finance, marketing, accounting technology, CIO training, international business, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 76 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, health aide |
| Education and Teaching | 66 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, history teaching, educational supervision, business teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, French language teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 48 | sociology, history, liberal arts and sciences, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English, French studies, social services, ... |
| Science | 37 | biology, geology, chemistry courses, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 30 | environmental studies, wildlife management, environmental science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 29 | health and physical education, exercise science, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, recreational therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer science, computer networking, network management, computer engineering, computer and info science courses, computer engineering courses, computer programming, computer and info science |
| Engineering | 16 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, various engineering courses, engineering, environmental engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | social work, human services |
| Law | 8 | legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | manufacturing tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering tech, water quality and recycling tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, construction engineering tech |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Media | 7 | organizational communications |
| Office and Administration | 3 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 3 | construction trades |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Administration | 2 | environmental health |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
| Production Trades | 0 | machinist |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Superior State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 456 | 69 |
| Associate's degree | 109 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 23 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Lake Superior State had a total enrollment of 2,819 students (2,411 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Lake Superior State offers campus housing for 1,014 of its 2,411 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,831 | 1,382 | 75% | 539 | 39% |
| Men | 872 | 667 | 76% | 271 | 41% |
| Women | 955 | 715 | 75% | 268 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 435 | 502 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-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 expenses | $ 2,150 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Superior State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 229300)
Lake Superior State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $71,561 | 10 | $65,648 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $54,333 | 11 | $50,159 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $51,222 | 16 | $46,674 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $41,667 | 7 | $44,294 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $57,440 | 44 | $51,479 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Basketball | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Track | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 9 | 14 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Business/Management
Accounting and Computer Science
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
Human Services, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
French Studies
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
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
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake Superior State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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