Lake Superior State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Lake Superior State’s 100% acceptance rate means admission is likely not the main question for most prepared applicants. Since the school is test-optional but 40% of students submit SAT scores, aim for the upper half of the 920–1150 range if you want your score to add evidence alongside your GPA.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Lake Superior State University facts and stats
Lake Superior State University enrolls about 1,551 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Lake Superior State has a 79% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 56%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
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Key Lake Superior State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
September 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
March 1
Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Lake Superior State, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year for retakes. Because the Regular Decision deadline is September 1, plan for the August SAT or July ACT to be your last usable retake since fall senior test dates will generally be too late.
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What you'll actually pay
Lake Superior State’s in-state tuition is $14,592, and out-of-state tuition is also $14,592. About 64% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $6,909, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.
For students comparing costs, Lake Superior State lists out-of-state tuition at $14,592, plus $11,459 for room and board. Financial aid is common, with 64% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $17,745. Merit awards average $6,909. Graduates leave with average debt of $36,103.
Student life at Lake Superior State University
41% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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