The community and technical college boast over 90 programs taught at its three Duluth locations; the main campus on Trinity Road, the Center for Advanced Aviation at the Duluth International Airport, and the Emergency Response Training Center on Highway 23 in Gary/New Duluth.

Enrollment numbers change daily this early in the year, but it appears to be up nearly 3% from this time last year translating into over 2,800 students for this fall semester. Several programs have been full for weeks and months such as Firefighting, Carpentry, Automotive, Dental Hygiene, Aviation Mechanics, and Commercial & Residential Wiring. Many other programs are close to capacity.

“We’re thrilled to welcome back returning students and new students for the beginning of their higher education journey,” said Dr. Linda Kingston, vice president of academic and student affairs. “Our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed in the classroom and in life.”

Students hail from not only the Twin Ports region and across the upper Midwest but from several countries as international students. Post Secondary Education Option (PSEO) students are also among this fall’s ranks. The Lake Superior College Foundation awarded over $375,000 in scholarships across dozens of programs. Approximately 88% of the students who applied earned a scholarship.

The main campus opened a modern new library last spring with 12 group study rooms and other critical resources such as an IT help desk and the tutoring center. A new addition to the T-building will open in the spring with new workshops for manufacturing students.