About Lake Superior State University
Lake Superior State University is a public university in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, on the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula near the St. Marys River and the Canadian border. The institution traces its origins to 1946 and serves students in a small-campus setting with a strong regional identity.
LSSU offers undergraduate and graduate study across a range of fields, including programs in business, education, engineering, health-related areas, and the sciences. The university is especially known for its hands-on, career-oriented approach and for academic offerings that connect to the natural and industrial resources of the Great Lakes region.
- Public university serving students in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
- Regional campus setting near the St. Marys River and the Canadian border
- Career-oriented academics with hands-on learning opportunities
- Transfer credit review handled through university academic policies
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission