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Lake Superior College (LSC), located in Duluth, Minnesota, serves Northeast Minnesota and beyond by offering accessible, high-value education and workforce training. The following is a snapshot of data about Lake Superior College from the 2023-24 fiscal year and Fall 2024.
Key Institutional Values
Mission
Support students and anticipate regional educational needs through inclusive, innovative education.
Vision
Empower students and anticipate regional educational needs. Support students and the regional economy through inclusive, innovative education.
Core Values
Community, equity, innovation, integrity, trust, academic freedom, stewardship.
Student Demographics
Gender
57% female, 42% male, 1% other
Age
79% traditional (under 25), 20% non-traditional
Ethnicity
82% Caucasian, 19% Students of Color
Student Accessibility
7% Students with disabilities
Academic Programs
Top Majors
39.8% Liberal Arts and Sciences, 12.5% Nursing, 5.5% Radiologic Technology, 2.6% Aviation Maintenance
Academic Awards
853 Total Degrees, 769 Students Receiving Degrees
Enrollment Trends
Fall 2024 Enrollment
4,009 Students (up from 3,876 in Fall 2023)
Annual Enrollment
2,445 in Fiscal Year 2024
Online Students
38% of FYE delivered online
Admissions Types
3,080 Degree-Seeking, 980 Non-Degree Seeking, 1,547 High School (PSEO/CITS)
Student Success
Retention and Completion
90% Licensure Exam Pass Rate (Nursing and Radiologic Technology), 90% Related Employment Rate (of graduates available for work are employed in related fields)
Financial Aid
Aid Recipients
57-75% Stafford Loans, 36% Pell Grants, 36% MN State Grants
Total Aid Awarded
$12,220,000
