Lake Michigan College
About Lake Michigan College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Lake Michigan College teaches in Benton Harbor, on the lake shore in southwestern Michigan, and keeps dormitories. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1946
Location
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Students
2,105
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
21.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,445
Out-of-state: $7,755
Avg Net Price
$6,680
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$34,466
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
21.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
84.5%
Transfer Out
19%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$8.3K
Class Size
Medium
The 21.6% graduation rate is below average, but 84.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,445
In-State
$7,755
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$11,256
Books & Supplies
$1,996
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,917
After Financial Aid
$6,680
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,580
Receive Grants
26.3%
Take Loans
12.9%
The total cost of attendance runs about $15,917/yr, including $11,256 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $6,680.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Lake Michigan College fund their education.
While in School
26.3%
Get Grants
Free money
12.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,778
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$95/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Lake Michigan College.
Gender
62%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,105
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
44.4%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
23.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 44.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
2,105
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Lake Michigan College fields 6 varsity teams with 138 student athletes, about 7% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
138
7% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
53% / 47%
73
Men
65
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Lake Michigan Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$34,466
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$22K
158 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$71K
56 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
34 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$58K
29 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
15 grads
Food Science and Technology
—
9 grads
Median earnings are $34K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.