Lake Superior State University
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How strong are the academics at Lake Superior State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
38%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Lake Superior State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
88
10-19
113
20-29
78
30-39
27
40-49
9
50-99
10

Honors Programs

Lake Superior State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Lake Superior State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Lake Superior State University:

69%
First-year retention rate
38%
4-year grad rate
56%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Lake Superior State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Psychology, General
12.8
17.84
22.88
27.92
32.96
38

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
  • Conservation Biology 7
  • Biochemistry 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 12
  • Business/Commerce, General 10
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • Finance, General 7
  • Accounting 7
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 3
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 6
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 14
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 4
  • Computer Engineering, General 3
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 3
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 38
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 22
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting 9
  • Homeland Security 0
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 0
  • Corrections 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 5
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 24
  • Environmental Science 6
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 19
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, Other 8
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 5
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 17
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 7
  • Sociology, General 0
  • Political Science and Government, General 0

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