Sault Ste Marie, Michigan · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Public · 4-year · Bachelor's
Lake Superior State University (colloquially Lake State, Soo Tech, and LSSU) is a public college in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States. It enrolls approximately 1,600 students. Due to its proximity to the Canada–United States border, LSSU has many Canadian students and offers joint programs with Sault College and Algoma University in the twin city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada across the St. Marys River. In a sign of this close relationship with its international neighbor, LSSU flies both the Canadian and United States flags on its campus. LSSU offers primarily bachelor's and associate degrees, but also offers certificates. LSSU has regional centers in northern Michigan in the cities of Escanaba and Petoskey. It is one of three Michigan public colleges or universities that is also a community college.
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #52 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #729 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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650 W Easterday Ave, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, 49783
Visit University SiteTotal: 1,669
Undergrad: 1,669
Undergrad full-time: 1,218
Part-time: 451
In-state
Tuition: $14,266
Total cost on campus: $28,983
Out-of-state
Tuition: $14,266
Total cost on campus: $28,983
Room & board: $11,207
Books & supplies: $2,000
Receive aid: 96%
Avg grant aid: $12,226
Pell grant recipients: 34%
Rent: $645 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.67 / gal
State average price. AAA.