Lake Superior State University
Academics
- Graduation Rate49%
- Majors Available59
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate69%
AP Credit Policy
Lake Superior State University grants credit in select AP Exams passed with a score of 3 or higher. If an essay is part of an individual exam, it must be submitted to the University for evaluation. To receive credit, the essay must be satisfactory and student must have a minimum score of 3 on the test.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | ARTS 110, 111 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | ARTS 110, 111 |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | SDGE 100 |
| Art History | 3 | 8 | ARTS 250, 251 |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BIOL 131, 132 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 112, 151 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 151, 152 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 10 | CHEM 115, 116 |
| 3 | 5 | CHEM 115 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI 331 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSCI 105 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSCI 103 |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | ARTS 110, 111 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENGL 110, 111 |
| 3 | 3 | ENGL110 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 110 |
| 4 | 6 | ENGL 110, ENGL 180 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | NSCI103 |
| 4 | 4 | NSCI 103, 104 | |
| European History | 3 | 4 | HIST 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 351, 352 |
| 3 | 6 | FREN 355, 356 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | GRMN 241, 241 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4 | GEOG 201 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Music Aural Subscore | 3 | 4 | MUSC 220 |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 3 | 4 | MUSC 220 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | MUSC 220 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 221 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 222 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 232 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 231 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 6 | Math 111, 131 |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 | PSYC 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 261, 262 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPAN 380, 381 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH 207 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | POLI 110 |
| United States History | 3 | 8 | HIST 131, 132 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 8 | HIST 101, 102 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor's
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Conservation Biology
- Corrections
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
G
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
H
- Homeland Security
I
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
N
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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