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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
58% female, 41% male, 1% other
Age
78% traditional (under 25), 22% non-traditional
Ethnicity
81% Caucasian, 15% Students of Color
Student Accessibility
7% Students with disabilities
Academic Programs
Top Majors
30.6% Liberal Arts and Sciences, 14.7% Nursing, 7.5% Radiologic Technology, 4.4% Dental Hygiene
Academic Awards
881 Total Degrees, 783 Students Receiving Degrees
Enrollment Trends
Fall 2024 Enrollment
3,973 Students (down from 4,009 in Fall 2024)
Annual Enrollment
2,459 in Fiscal Year 2025
Online Students
42% of FYE delivered online
Admissions Types
3,109Degree-Seeking, 1,021 Non-Degree Seeking, 1,579 High School (PSEO/CITS)
Student Success
Retention and Completion
90% Licensure Exam Pass Rate (Nursing and Radiologic Technology), 96% Related Employment Rate (of graduates available for work are employed in related fields)
Financial Aid
Aid Recipients
54-67% Stafford Loans, 40% Pell Grants, 29% MN State Grants
Total Aid Awarded
$22,000,000
