Lake Superior State University
Admissions

Interested in attending Lake Superior State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Lake Superior State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

67
%
Acceptance rate
3.24
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Lake Superior State University?

67%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Lake Superior State accepted 67% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 2,406 people applied and 1,640 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1011 / 1379 (73%)
Men
626 / 1027 (61%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Lake Superior State University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Lake Superior State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Lake Superior State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Lake Superior State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Lake Superior State University?

3.24
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Lake Superior State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.24. 12% of freshmen who attended Lake Superior State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 33% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
11%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
16%
2.00-2.49
9%

Lake Superior State is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

49%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
578
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
950
75th Percentile
1140

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Lake Superior State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

Mistakes were made

(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service