Lake Superior State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

67%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
9%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Superior State University has a diverse student body with 67% students of color and 9% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
32.3%(531)
Hispanic
0.8%(13)
African American
0.6%(10)
Asian
0.7%(11)
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.8%(79)
Unknown
60.9%(1,002)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color67%
Total Enrollment1,655
International Students9%

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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.3%(740)
Women
54.8%(915)
Other
0.8%(14)

Gender Statistics

Men740

45% of total enrollment

Women915

55% 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 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.2%(168)
18-19
29.1%(482)
20-21
30.9%(511)
22-24
19.0%(314)
25+
10.9%(180)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

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 9% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 84% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 9% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.4%(227)
Out-of-State
6.7%(18)
International
8.9%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State227

84% of student body

Out-of-State18

7% of student body

International24

9% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

67%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

9%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age