Tuition And Fees

Lake Superior State University is one of the most affordable public universities in Michigan. The University is committed to keeping costs as low as possible, providing an excellent education at an affordable price.

Tuition Rates

The following costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year and are based on full-time (a minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduate) attendance for each semester. All costs are subject to change upon action by the LSSU Board of Trustees. Your charges may also include fees for special courses, vehicle registrations, etc., not shown.

To view the cost of attendance figures used by the Financial Aid Office to calculate your financial aid budget, please click Cost of Attendance.

Tuition Rates – Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Group Flat Rate Per Semester Per Credit Hour
LSSU Worldwide “One Rate” Tuition – Undergraduate (1-11 credits) $629.00
LSSU Worldwide “One Rate” Tuition – Undergraduate (12-16 credits) * $7,548.00
LSSU Worldwide “One Rate” Tuition – Undergraduate (17+ credits) * $629.00
Graduate Tuition $818.00
Tuition Rates – Summer 2026 & Winter 2025
Group Flat Rate Per Semester Per Credit Hour
LSSU Worldwide “One Rate” Tuition – Undergraduate (1-11 credits) $419.00
LSSU Worldwide “One Rate” Tuition – Undergraduate (12-16 credits) * $5,028.00
LSSU Worldwide “One Rate” Tuition – Undergraduate (17+ credits) * $419.00
Graduate Tuition $818.00
notes

* The Tuition Plateau is 12-16 Credit Hours. Students who take more than 16 credit hours in a semester will be responsible for tuition for eacha dditional credit hour beyond 16.

Audit Class Tuition Rate

Students may audit classes (will receive a final mark of AU (Audit) recorded on their LSSU academic transcript but will NOT receive university credit for the course) at a rate of $315.00 per credit hour.

Senior Citizen Audit Tuition Rate

Senior Citizens (60 years of age and older) may audit courses with no charge for tuition. The registrant is responsible for all associated fees.

Michigan National Guard/U.S. Coast Guard Rate

Available to all active-drilling Michigan National Guard members who are eligible for either Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) or Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance (MINGSTAP) and all active-duty U.S. Coast Guard personnel and Coast Guard dependents at a rate of $250.00 per credit for all undergraduate courses or $399.00 per credit for all graduate courses.

Fees

Additional fees include:

  • Athletic Fee ($50 per semester): This fee is for new, undergraduate, degree-seeking students (exceptions apply: teacher education interns, off-campus interns/practicum students, dual-enrolled students, Regional Center students, and other distance education students). It grants access to regular season athletic events, based on space availability.
  • Student Health Services Fee ($50 per semester): This fee provides access to the on-campus health center for routine medical care, mental health support, and wellness services. It’s charged to all enrolled students (exceptions: internship classes, Regional Center classes, or dual-enrolled high school students). Campus residents pay an additional Resident Health Services Fee ($50 per semester).
  • Student Activity/Media (SAM) Fee ($80 per semester): This flat fee, requested by student government and approved by the Board of Trustees, supports student government and activities. It’s assessed on all enrolled students (exceptions: internship classes, Regional Center classes, or dual-enrolled high school students).
  • New Student Administrative Fee ($150 one-time): This one-time fee helps cover administrative and programmatic costs for new student transitions. It’s assessed on all new and transfer undergraduate students admitted to a degree program.
  • Senior Processing Fee ($50 one-time): Applied when a student reaches senior status, this one-time fee covers administrative costs associated with graduation processing.

 

In addition to the standard fees listed here, your charges may also include fees for special courses, vehicle registrations, etc., not shown. View all student fees.

For available housing & meal plan options and rates, please visit the Housing Office Page.

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