Lake Michigan College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	188
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Lake Michigan College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lake Michigan College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lake Michigan College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Lake Michigan College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lake Michigan College is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

Lake Michigan College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 61%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,900

Cost of attendance at Lake Michigan College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,900

Cost of attendance at Lake Michigan College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Lake Michigan College received on average $4,722 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,722

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	108	37%	$5,229	$564,724
Other Federal Grant	200	69%	$3,428	$685,692
State Grant/Scholarships	73	25%	$3,170	$231,439
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	121	42%	$2,255	$272,892
Total Grant & Scholarships	252	87%	$4,722	$1,190,023

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lake Michigan College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lake Michigan College students is 15.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 13.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.2%.

15.6%

African American 14.8% 9 students
white 16.7% 38 students
hispanic 13.3% 6 students
Mixed Race 12.5% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lake Michigan College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lake Michigan College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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