Lake Superior State University has an enrollment of 2100, undergraduate students. The university offers courses in the field of Biology, Accounting, Business Marketing, Computer Engineering and Literature. Admissions are accepted in the season of Fall and Spring season.

  • With an acceptance rate of 58% per cent.
  • During Fall 2018, the university received 2846 applications out of which 1785 were offered admission.
  • LSSU does not require international students to submit test scores from either the ACT or SAT. Students may wish to submit test scores in order to strengthen their application for admission or to use as evidence of English proficiency.

Highlights

Application Portal Official Website
Application Fee (non-refundable) Free
Acceptance rate 58%
Average SAT score 980
Average ACT score 19
Mode of Payment Visa, Discover, MasterCard and American Express
Academic Calendar Semester
Intake Seasons Spring and Fall
Student to faculty ratio 16:1
Institutional Code SAT - 1421
ACT - 2031

Lake Superior State University Admission Deadlines

Students must observe the following deadlines for admission:

Type of Applicant Date
Freshmen May 1
International Fall Semester: July 15
International Spring Semester: November 15

Lake Superior State University International Admission

International Students have to apply through the University’s Online Application Portal.

Academic requirements: Official transcripts, Proof of English Language Proficiency, ACT/SAT scores, Official Transcripts, after evaluation by World Evaluation Services or Educational Credential Evaluators.

Additional Documents: Immigration Form, Visa forms, Proof of Financial Aids, etc.

English Proficiency Test Scores Requirements:

Test Minimum Required Score
TOEFL 500(paper-based)
61(internet based)
IELTS 6.0
APIEL 3
SAT(optional) 480
ACT(optional) 20

Visa Process for International Students

  • Students must apply for F-1 Visa
  • To obtain Form 1-20:
    • Submit a financial statement(written in English), containing the details of all the expenses for the following year from their bank account or the account of the person handling all their expenses.
    • This statement can be submitted through a notarized letter(from an officer of a bank), containing all the required details
    • Notarized bank statement or verification of approved loans or scholarships can also be submitted.
    • A signed letter from a student's sponsor, confirming that their account will pay for the expenses(of the student).
  • Pay SEVIS fee
  • F-1 students must also produce Health Insurance Requirements for Admissions, as per requirements of the university.

Lake Superior State Undergraduate Admissions

The admission process for Undergraduate students is:

Academic requirements: High School transcripts or transcripts of previous institutions attended, SAT or ACT scores, Minimum GPA of 2.0

GPA 2.4
SAT 980
ACT 19 or above

The primary factors used to determine admission are a cumulative grade point average (GPA), high school course curriculum, and ACT or SAT results. The university recommends that students follow a college preparatory curriculum mirroring the Michigan Merit Curriculum. Students can submit any additional materials which may aid the Admissions Office in reviewing unusual circumstances.The additional material should add value to the application.

ACT or SAT scores will not be used in the admissions process if a student graduated from high school two or more years ago.