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76.9%Acceptance
$14,266Tuition
1,391Students
57%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$49,045Earnings
#18 in MichiganPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$14,266
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,266
Average Net Price
$14,368
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,207
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,130
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,473
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$246/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
61.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
43.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,949
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,477
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,862
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,261
$110,001+ $20,766

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Cost Overview

Most Lake Superior State families pay far less than the $27,473 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,949 annually after aid. Those from middle-income families ($30,000-$48,000) get the best deal at $8,477 per year. Even families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay $18,261, bringing four-year costs to around $73,000.

Graduates leave with a typical debt load of $23,250, translating to monthly payments of $246. That's manageable against median starting salaries of $42,685. The school awards institutional grants averaging $10,762 to nearly a quarter of students. Only 43.5% of students take federal loans, well below national averages.

In-state students get the best value here since tuition costs the same for everyone. Lower-income families benefit most from Lake Superior State's generous aid packages that can cut costs by two-thirds.

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