Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 76.9%
- Average SAT
- 1,113
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,000–1,225
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 23
- Total Enrollment
- 1,391
Admissions Overview
Lake Superior State University is less selective with a 76.91% acceptance rate. Three out of four applicants gain admission, making this an accessible option for students with solid academic records. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1000-1225 on the SAT or around 23 on the ACT. These scores reflect the university's focus on admitting students ready for rigorous technical programs rather than chasing the highest test scores. The school seeks students drawn to hands-on engineering and science programs who thrive in small, close-knit environments. Students interested in the unique experience of studying near the Canadian border in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula find a natural fit here.