Lake Superior College

Lake Superior College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Duluth, MN. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $5,786 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,849 and it offers 62 programs(10 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Lake Superior College is $5,786 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Lake Superior College 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).
LSC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$5,786
Average Financial Amount$3,672

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Lake Superior College offers 62 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 944 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Lake Superior College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate2036
Less than 1 Year Certificate22693
2 Years Certificate284131
4 Years Certificate10036
Total6210944

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 36 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 93 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 131 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 36 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
  • 648 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 36 completers-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide36-
Total36
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (3 completers) 13 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Network and System Administration/Administrator5-
Computer Support Specialist8-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 12 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician10-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0-
Legal Studies [+] 1 completers$22,900
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 21 completers-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician8-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting13-
Construction Trades [+] 19 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter19-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2-
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 0 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 23 completers-
Medical Reception/Receptionist0-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist23-
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician0-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Organizational Leadership0-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services0-
Selling Skills and Sales Operations0-
Total93
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 7 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician7-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 23 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design6-
Network and System Administration/Administrator17-
Engineering Technology [+] 1 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician0-
Legal Studies [+] (1 completers) 4 completers-
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal4-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Construction Trades [+] 13 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter13-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 15 completers-
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology0-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician15-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 7 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist0-
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking0-
Welding Technology/Welder6-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 0 completers-
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 56 completers-
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0-
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist0-
Medical Reception/Receptionist0-
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder2-
Medical/Clinical Assistant16$35,600
Surgical Technology/Technologist0-
Athletic Training/Trainer3-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage14-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training21-
Business [+] 5 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping3-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry2-
Total131
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] 4 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician3-
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 [+] 7 completers-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician3-
Precision Production Trades [+] 17 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder15-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist2-
Total36
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 17 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design5-
Network and System Administration/Administrator12-
Engineering Technology [+] 32 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician9-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician13-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology6-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician4-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0-
Legal Studies [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal6-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 319 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies319-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6 completers-
Sustainability Studies6-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
Physical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Chemistry0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 15 completers-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician10-
Fire Services Administration5-
Construction Trades [+] 18 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter3-
Electrician15-
Building Construction Technology0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 5 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician1-
Precision Production Trades [+] 12 completers-
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking0-
Welding Technology/Welder6-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist6-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 5 completers-
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew5-
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Art/Art Studies0-
Fine/Studio Arts1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 182 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist19-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary0-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant32-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist11-
Surgical Technology/Technologist1-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician7-
Health Services Administration0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse112-
Business [+] 30 completers-
Business/Commerce5-
Business Administration and Management10-
Office Management and Supervision0-
Accounting13-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1-
Management Information Systems1-
Total648

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 3,849 students are attending at Lake Superior College. There are 82 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 97 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%). 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.
LSC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population3,849
Graduation Rate34%
Number of Faculty179
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1

Student Population at LSC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 4,373 students enrolled into Lake Superior College. By gender, 1,841 male and 2,532 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Lake Superior College.
Student Population By Gender
Lake Superior College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,3731,8412,532
Full-time1,456733723
Part-tme2,9171,1081,809
There are 3,640 White (83.24%), 110 Black/African American (2.52%), 154 Hispanic (3.52%), 59 Asian (1.35%), and 564 students with other races attending Lake Superior College. 28 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Lake Superior College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,3731,8412,532
American Indian/Native American502129
Asian593722
Black/African American1105753
Hispanic1547975
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White3,6401,4972,143
Two More18475109
Un-Known1486484
Non-resident Alien281117
Lake Superior College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
1,038 students (23.74% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,039 students (23.76% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Lake Superior College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Lake Superior College
Number of Students
Total4,373
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,038
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,039
Not in Online Courses2,296
By age range, at Lake Superior College, 1,076 students are aged 20 to 24 (24.61% of total students), 2,213 students are aged below 20 (50.61%), 66 students are aged above 50 (2.93%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Lake Superior College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,3731,8412,532
Under 181,356504852
Age 18-19857422435
Age 20-21569259310
Age 22-24507207300
Age 25-29408162246
Age 30-34281119162
Age 35-391596297
Age 40-491657491
Age 50-64642836
Over 64220
Age Un-Known523

Directory and Accreditation Information

Lake Superior College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1998 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Lake Superior College.
2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN
800-432-2884

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