Lake Superior College
Lake Superior College is a public community college in Duluth, Minnesota, enrolling about 2,471 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,785 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,785
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,492 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,471 47.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.78%
Lake Superior College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lake Superior College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lake Superior College?
Lake Superior College is located in Duluth, MN (ZIP 55811-3399).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Lake Superior College public or private?
Lake Superior College is a Public institution.
How much does Lake Superior College cost?
Published tuition: $5,785.
Average net price after aid: $15,492.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,326 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,640 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,792 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,372 |
| $110,001+ | $19,519 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,140.
How big is Lake Superior College?
Total enrollment: 2,471 students.
About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Superior College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.78%.
First-year retention: 61.1%.
What do graduates of Lake Superior College earn?
Median earnings: $40,681 six years after entry; $46,449 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,775.
19.20% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lake Superior College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (853 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (276 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (113 completions)
- CIP 460201 (38 completions)
- Welding Technology (31 completions)
- CIP 460302 (30 completions)
- CIP 511009 (26 completions)
- Communications Technology/Technician (23 completions)
- CIP 510911 (22 completions)
- CIP 470607 (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lake Superior College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.78%; median earnings $46,449 at 10 years; net price $15,492. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,785
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lake Superior College was $5,785.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,492
2024 Value
In 2024 Lake Superior College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,492.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,968 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,492 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,140 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lake Superior College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
21.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lake Superior College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lake Superior College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,087 | $9,504 | $14,026 |
| 2014 | $5,107 | $9,524 | $13,520 |
| 2015 | $5,126 | $9,543 | $13,355 |
| 2016 | $5,096 | $9,470 | $12,501 |
| 2017 | $5,153 | $9,483 | $12,879 |
| 2018 | $5,166 | $5,166 | $13,527 |
| 2019 | $5,334 | $5,334 | $13,503 |
| 2020 | $5,334 | $5,334 | $14,801 |
| 2021 | $5,616 | $5,616 | $14,687 |
| 2022 | $6,404 | $6,404 | $16,748 |
| 2023 | $5,786 | $5,786 | $16,050 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
47.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lake Superior College in 2024 is 2,471 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.85% 100% Completion Time
41.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.85% of students graduating from Lake Superior College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lake Superior College.
Return on Investment
$12,775 Median Student Debt
$46,449 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
649.56% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lake Superior College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 276 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 113 completions
CIP 46.0201: 38 completions
Welding Technology: 31 completions
CIP 46.0302: 30 completions
CIP 51.1009: 26 completions
Communications Technology/Technician: 23 completions
CIP 51.0911: 22 completions
CIP 47.0607: 20 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 853 completions
Most popular programs at Lake Superior College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lake Superior College graduates.
About
Lake Superior College is a public institution located in Duluth, MN, offering 45 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,471 students. The institution maintains a 41.78% graduation rate. Approximately 19.20% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Duluth, MN 55811-3399
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Lake Superior College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lake Superior College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,785 and average net price is $15,492 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Lake Superior College earn?
Median earnings are $40,681 six years after entry and $46,449 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Superior College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lake Superior College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,775.
How big is Lake Superior College?
Total enrollment is about 2,471 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lake Superior College public or private?
Lake Superior College is a public institution located in Duluth, MN.
Is Lake Superior College an HBCU?
No. Lake Superior College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lake Superior College a tribal college?
No. Lake Superior College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lake Superior College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lake Superior College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.3%).
Is Lake Superior College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lake Superior College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.