Lake Superior College

2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811

Lake Superior College (LSC) provides high quality, affordable higher education that benefits diverse learners, employers, and the community. LSC's academic, technical, continuing education, and workforce development offerings prepare learners for a rapidly changing global community. Our services support learning, and our partnerships connect the college and its learners to a broader spectrum of community life.

School Highlights

Lake Superior College serves 5,281 students (36% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.

Lake Superior College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:

The teacher population of 147 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Lake Superior College	(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional	Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	147 staff	73 staff

The student population of Lake Superior College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 25:1 over five years.

The Lake Superior College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 85% over five years.

Total Enrollment	5,281 students	1,859 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	36:1	29:1

# Full-Time Students	1,876 students	843 students

# Part-Time Students	3,405 students	1,016 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	2%	6%

% Hispanic	3%	6%

% Black	3%	11%

% White	78%	63%

% Two or more races	4%	4%

% Non Resident races	4%	3%

% Unknown races	5%	6%

Diversity Score	0.38	0.58

College Completion Rate	31%	32%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$36,700	$35,400

The public in-state tuition of $5,107 is less than the state average of $6,639. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $9,524 is more than the state average of $7,204. The out-state tuition has grown by 85% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$5,107	$6,639

Out-State Tuition Fees	$9,524	$7,204

Tuition Notes	per year based on 15
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	77%	85%

Median Debt for Graduates	$14,540	$13,350

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,516	$7,508

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Lake Superior College is a dynamic, comprehensive college serving the needs of a variety of students, one which emphasizes student learning and student service. LSC offers extensive pre-baccalaureate majors for students interested in transferring to senior educational institutions as well as over 75 certificate, diploma and degree programs in career/technical fields. Our Continuing Education/Customized Training division collaborates extensively with area businesses and industry to design specialized opportunities for entry-level and advanced education. While typically offered in traditional classroom and lab settings, LSC also offers over 150 courses in an individualized learning format, through interactive television, and through the internet. You will find the faculty and staff at Lake Superior College to be friendly, sincere, and helpful. We are student-centered, creative, and dedicated to working with students within dynamic learning environments, and we take pride in our commitment to helping students succeed. Approximately 4,500 students attend LSC. We have many local, national, and international students. With the rate of internet classes on the rise, we have many students who are attending LSC from several countries around the world.

The nearest community college to Lake Superior College is Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus (50.7 miles away).