Lake Superior State University Acceptance Rate
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,473
- Admitted
- 1,682
- Yield
- 15.2%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lake Superior State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 91.1% in 2014–15 to 68% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,538 to 2,473 (+61%) over that period.
Its 68% rate makes Lake Superior State University more selective than about 65% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.1% for women vs 61% for men, a 12.1-point gap). Lake Superior State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 15.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,538 | 1,401 | 91.1% | 473 |
| 2015–16 | 1,615 | 1,484 | 91.9% | 435 |
| 2016–17 | 1,460 | 1,325 | 90.8% | 392 |
| 2017–18 | 1,262 | 734 | 58.2% | 361 |
| 2018–19 | 2,949 | 1,869 | 63.4% | 411 |
| 2019–20 | 1,702 | 974 | 57.2% | 319 |
| 2020–21 | 1,767 | 1,228 | 69.5% | 335 |
| 2021–22 | 2,411 | 1,767 | 73.3% | 373 |
| 2022–23 | 2,408 | 1,852 | 76.9% | 279 |
| 2023–24 | 2,473 | 1,682 | 68% | 255 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,385 | 1,013 | 73.1% |
| Men | 1,029 | 628 | 61% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Lake Superior State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lake Superior State University's acceptance rate?
Lake Superior State University's acceptance rate is 68% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,682 admitted of 2,473 applicants).
Is Lake Superior State University test optional?
Lake Superior State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Lake Superior State University?
Lake Superior State University received 2,473 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,682.
Is Lake Superior State University getting harder to get into?
Lake Superior State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 91.1% in 2014–15 to 68% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lssu.edu/.