Lake Superior State University's published cost of attendance is $27,154. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $3,516, middle-income families pay around $10,422, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,321.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $27,154 |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,890 |
| Room and Board | $11,459 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,332 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,822 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,516 |
| $30–48k | $9,226 |
| $48–75k | $10,422 |
| $75–110k | $14,541 |
| $110k+ | $20,321 |
Lake Superior State University's published cost of attendance is $27,154. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $3,516, middle-income families pay around $10,422, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,321. Azimuth ranks Lake Superior State University #365 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Lake Superior State's tuition structure as a public regional university keeps sticker price moderate relative to private institutions. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, with need-based aid available to qualifying students. Families should verify current aid policies and application requirements on the institution's financial aid page, as aid packages and eligibility criteria may shift year to year. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,414; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,687, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Lake Superior State University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,687, placing the institution in the 31.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,042 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lake Superior State University in the 70.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lake Superior State University #806 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in security and protective services fields. Nursing is the largest program with 40 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,959. The Criminal Justice program graduates 38 students with median 4-year earnings of $58,286, while Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management supports 26 graduates earning $44,090. Mechanical Engineering rounds out the top programs with 21 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $90,216.
