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Lake Superior State is in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. 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 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 590 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 435 to 600 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,919 students study at Lake Superior State (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. 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
Admissions Phone: (906) 635-2231
Financial Aid Phone: (906) 635-2678
http://www.lssu.edu
Lake Superior State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 113 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, forensic science |
| Business And Management | 101 | business, accounting, international business, management information systems, managerial economics, accounting technology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 66 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, health aide |
| Education And Teaching | 59 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, social studies teaching, computer teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 52 | English, history, sociology, political science, interdisciplinary studies, French studies, liberal arts and sciences, social services, ... |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 34 | wildlife management, environmental studies, environmental science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, parks and recreation management, recreational therapy, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry, chemistry courses |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | manufacturing tech, computer engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, water quality and recycling tech, electronics tech |
| Engineering | 19 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | human services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer networking, computer science |
| Law | 9 | legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 4 | construction trades |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Production Trades | 2 | machinist |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Superior State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 478 | 46 |
| Associate's degree | 95 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 29 | 3 |
In 2005, Lake Superior State had a total enrollment of 2,919 students (2,530 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 8% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 90% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Lake Superior State offers campus housing for 1,130 of its 2,530 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,557 | 1,266 | 81% | 491 | 39% |
| Men | 776 | 649 | 84% | 268 | 41% |
| Women | 781 | 617 | 79% | 223 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 455 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 435 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (906) 635-2231
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,306 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,294 |
| Room and board | $ 6,466 |
| Books and supplies | $ 735 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,357 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Superior State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 229300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (906) 635-2678
Lake Superior State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $70,142 | 9 | $59,442 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $55,006 | 10 | $51,388 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $48,843 | 23 | $45,074 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $54,987 | 43 | $49,152 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Basketball | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Track | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 8 | 18 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
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
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
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
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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 conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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