Lake Superior State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

68%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
7%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Superior State University has a diverse student body with 68% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
31.5%(564)
Hispanic
0.8%(14)
African American
0.8%(14)
Asian
0.6%(11)
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.0%(89)
Unknown
61.4%(1,099)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color68%
Total Enrollment1,815
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Lake Superior State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Lake Superior State University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.3%(792)
Women
55.9%(1,023)
Other
0.8%(14)

Gender Statistics

Men792

44% of total enrollment

Women1,023

56% of total enrollment

Other14

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Lake Superior State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.2%(254)
18-19
24.3%(405)
20-21
30.9%(516)
22-24
17.4%(290)
25+
12.2%(204)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Lake Superior State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.8%(216)
Out-of-State
5.3%(13)
International
6.9%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State216

88% of student body

Out-of-State13

5% of student body

International17

7% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

68%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age