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Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, MI · Rural · 2,105 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$6,680
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
22%
Graduation rate
35% typical
$34,466
Earnings 10 years on
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Lake Michigan College is an accessible two-year institution in Southwest Michigan recognized for its seamless university transfer pathways and standout career programs in nursing, culinary arts, and advanced manufacturing. It is particularly renowned for its pioneering Wine and Viticulture Technology program—home to the Midwest's first commercial teaching winery—as well as the on-campus Mendel Center, the region’s premier hub for performing arts. Unlike many community colleges, LMC provides a full collegiate experience with modern on-campus student housing at Beckwith Hall, supportive faculty-led learning, and competitive Red Hawks NJCAA athletics.


Wikipedia:Lake Michigan College is a public community college in Berrien County, Michigan. The main campus is in Benton Township, Michigan with regional campuses in Niles and South Haven.

Location
Benton Harbor, MI, 49022-1899 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
73 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,445$7,755
Housing & food (on campus)$11,256$11,256
Books & supplies$1,996$1,996
Cost of attendance$15,917$18,063
Average net price$6,680Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$7,755
In-state: $5,445
Housing & food (on campus)$11,256
Books & supplies$1,996
Cost of attendance$18,063
In-state: $15,917
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $6,680
How it’s made up
Tuition$4,620
Food$6,735
Books & supplies$2,112
Personal expenses$1,876
Transportation$2,720
Total published by the school$18,063
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$5,580
$30–48k
$5,013
$48–75k
$7,602
$75–110k
$9,671
$110k+
$12,465
Grants from the school
55% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $3,688
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
22%
Pell students: 21.4% · others: 21.7% 
8 yrs after starting
28% graduated · 20% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 51% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$30,846
10 yrs after entry$34,466
Debt
Median at graduation$9,000
Monthly payment$95
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$12k
90th percentile$22,957
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$21,778
Independent
37%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
53%
Where first-years come from
In state (MI)
92.5%
Out of state
6.4%
International
0.6%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IN 23 · IL 9 · GA 3 · FL 2 · LA 2

Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Hispanic
15%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division II
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$18M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$9,026/mo
Teaching spend
$8,293
per student
Federal loans
13%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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