Important Academic Statistics

Total 3,849 students attended Lake Superior College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 82 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 97 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 180 (full-time) and 162 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Lake Superior College is 34% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 60% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population3,849
Graduation Rate34%
Number of Faculty179
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lake Superior College is $5,786 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
73% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,672 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$5,786
Average Financial Amount$3,672

Offered Certificate Programs

Lake Superior College offers 61 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 327 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate2092
Less than 1-Year Certificate22585
2 Years Certificate274102
4 Years Certificate10048
Total619327

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Lake Superior College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 327 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 92 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 85 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 102 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 48 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology 0 completers
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (other)0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 92 completers
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide92
Total92
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences (3 completers) 8 completers
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Network and System Administration/Administrator5
Computer Support Specialist3
Engineering Technology (1 completers) 3 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician2
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0
Legal Studies 0 completers
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 25 completers
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician4
Fire Science/Fire-fighting21
Construction Trades 17 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter17
Mechanics and Repairers 0 completers
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 1 completers
Welding Technology/Welder1
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0
Transportation and Materials Moving 0 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 29 completers
Medical Reception/Receptionist0
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist29
Business 2 completers
Organizational Leadership0
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services2
Selling Skills and Sales Operations0
Total85
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 6 completers
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician6
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 16 completers
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Network and System Administration/Administrator16
Engineering Technology 4 completers
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician4
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician0
Legal Studies (1 completers) 2 completers
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0
Legal Assistant/Paralegal2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 completers
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0
Construction Trades 8 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter8
Mechanics and Repairers 9 completers
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1
Precision Production Trades 4 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking0
Welding Technology/Welder3
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0
Transportation and Materials Moving 0 completers
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 46 completers
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist0
Medical Reception/Receptionist0
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder0
Medical/Clinical Assistant19
Athletic Training/Trainer3
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage13
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training11
Business 7 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping2
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry5
Total102
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology 2 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0
Construction Trades 8 completers
Electrician8
Building Construction Technology0
Mechanics and Repairers 29 completers
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician24
Precision Production Trades 9 completers
Welding Technology/Welder7
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist2
Total48

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 3,849 students have enrolled into Lake Superior College. By gender, 1,728 male and 2,121 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,224 White (83.76%), 86 Black/African American (2.23%), 142 Hispanic (3.69%), 61 Asian (1.58%), and 477 students with other races. 29 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,8491,7282,121
American Indian/Native American502327
Asian613031
Black/African American864541
Hispanic1427270
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White3,2241,4341,790
Two More1516289
Un-Known1055055
Non-resident Alien291118

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