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Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, MI · Rural · 2,105 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Lake Michigan College (LMC) in Benton Harbor is a dynamic community college best known for its premier health sciences division—particularly its highly competitive nursing program—and its state-of-the-art Hanson Technology Center. What truly sets LMC apart is its highly distinctive Wine and Viticulture Technology program, which features the region's only commercial teaching winery, alongside the on-campus Mendel Center, southwest Michigan's premier performing arts venue. The campus culture is vibrant and inclusive, offering a traditional university feel complete with modern on-campus housing at Beckwith Hall, active student organizations, and seamless transfer pathways to major four-year universities.


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
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
73 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,917
Out-of-state COA
$18,227
Avg net price
$6,680
Room & board
$11,256
In-state tuition
$5,445
Out-of-state tuition
$7,755
Books & supplies
$1,996/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,580
$30–48k
$5,013
$48–75k
$7,602
$75–110k
$9,671
$110k+
$12,465
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
22%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
28%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
51%
Median earnings (6yr)
$30,846
Median earnings (10yr)
$34,466
Median debt
$9,000
Monthly loan payment
$95
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$12,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$22,957
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$21,778
Independent students
37%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
53%
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Hispanic
15%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
8%
Institutional
Endowment
$18M
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$9,026/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,293
Federal loan rate
13%

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