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Lake Superior State University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 33%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Lake Superior State University are mostly White with a small American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Lake Superior State University students
Race Percent of Students
White
80%
Black
1%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
8%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
7%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at Lake Superior State University with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lake Superior State University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Lake Superior State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
45%
Women
55%
Enrollment by gender for Lake Superior State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
707
Women
860

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 13%

Lake Superior State University draws 87 percent of students from Michigan, 4 percent from other states, and 9 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Michigan, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Lake Superior State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
87%
Out of State
4%
Foreign
9%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$53,637 per year

32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,567
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 16.3%
Part-time undergraduates 13.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170639.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026