Lake Superior College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Lake Superior College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Duluth, Minnesota. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,404 for Minnesota residents and $5,786 for other students on average. It offers 106 degree programs through 37 Certificate, 45 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 16 programs (4 Certificate, 7 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $41,600.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN
Phone	800-432-2884
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,404 Out-of-State$5,786
Student Population »	3,849 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	34%
Transfer-out Rate	19%
Retention Rate	60% (Full-time) 51% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,672
Students to Faculty	19:1 (5.26%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$41,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,404 for Minnesota residents and $5,786 for out-of-state students at Lake Superior College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,465) over public community colleges in Minnesota.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lake Superior College. Then, we compare its costs to Minnesota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,404	$5,786
Books & Supplies	$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs	$15,887
Average Financial Aid	$3,672
Cost of Attendance	$23,791	$23,173
After Financial Aid	$20,119	$19,501
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$41,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Minnesota Residents	Out-of-State Students
Lake Superior College	$6,404	$5,786
Public Community Colleges in Minnesota	$6,041	$6,465
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Lake Superior College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 16 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 7 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	4	7	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	37	45	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator	16 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	14 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Sustainability Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Kinesiology and Exercise Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Physical Sciences

what is Physical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemistry	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fire Services Administration	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Art/Art Studies	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/Receptionist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	39 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Services Administration	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	101 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Management Information Systems	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,849 students at Lake Superior College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,841 male students and 2,532 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	4,373	1,456	2,917
Male Students	1,841	733	1,108
Female Students	2,532	723	1,809

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Lake Superior College, there are 3,849 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,870 students were attending classes through distance learning (899 students are enrolled exclusively and 971 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,849
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	899
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	971
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,979