Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Lake Superior State University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Lake Superior State University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$14,266
Out-of-state tuition
$14,266
Average net price
$14,368
Last updated August 3, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Lake Superior State University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$25,757
4-year attendance
$103,028
4-year tuition
$57,064
4-year net price
$57,472
Lake Superior State University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $9,949 | $15,808 | $829/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,477 | $17,280 | $706/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,862 | $12,895 | $1,072/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,261 | $7,496 | $1,522/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $20,766 | $4,991 | $1,731/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Lake Superior State University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $68,914 | ~40 months |
| Fire Protection | Bachelor's Degree | $60,210 | ~46 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $58,165 | ~48 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $44,635 | ~63 months |
| Homeland Security | Associate's Degree | $42,663 | ~65 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $40,840 | ~68 months |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $37,532 | ~74 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $35,343 | ~79 months |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $33,753 | ~83 months |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $25,503 | ~109 months |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $24,289 | ~115 months |
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Lake Superior State University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Lake Superior State University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
29.06%
Federal loan rate
43.50%
Median completer debt
$23,250
Median monthly payment
$246