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Lake Michigan College

Lake Michigan College

Lake Michigan College, also known as LMC, is a regional two-year community college located in Berrien County, Michigan. It was founded in 1946 within the city of Benton Harbor. The campus is home to the Mendel Center for Arts and Technology, which is a multipurpose theater and facility. The college offers several degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

Lake Michigan College fields a variety of men’s and women’s sports teams and is a member of the NJCAA Region 12 and the MCCAA Western Division. The sports teams participate in several sports which include basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed as the Indians.

Overview of Lake Michigan College

Lake Michigan College is found in Benton Harbor, MI. Benton Harbor is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Lake Michigan College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in music and science.

Lake Michigan College Selectivity

Lake Michigan College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 3,740 in 2007-2008 at Lake Michigan College.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The philosophy of Lake Michigan College, an institution of higher education, is founded on the belief that education is for all who wish to develop their potential. It is fundamental that a community college assist in meeting the educational, career, cultural, wellness and recreational needs of the community it serves. This involves a five-fold obligation: 1. To provide for the educational aspirations, needs and learning expectations of the individual and the community; 2. To provide for the occupational needs and desires of the learner and the community; 3. To provide for the cultural interests and the wellness and recreational needs of the individual, and thus contribute to the development of effective citizens; 4. To provide an assurance of quality in programs and in people; 5. To develop an international perspective that prepares students, and develops employees and community members for a world economy and global citizenship."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Lake Michigan College

Lake Michigan College
2755 E Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-1899
General Phone: (269) 927-3571
http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu

Lake Michigan College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts89liberal arts and humanities, general studies, sociology, foreign language and literature, history, speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, geography, ...
Nursing and Emergency Medicine74registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Business and Management39business management, marketing, accounting, MIS
Science25biological and physical sciences, physical sciences, biology, physics, geology, chemistry
Medical Support and Technology23radiographer, dental assistant, cardiovascular tech, medical assistant, dental hygienist, health service and sciences
Production Trades18precision production, machinist
Education and Teaching13early childhood education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Office and Administration12administrative assistant, office data entry, executive secretary
Computer Science and Engineering7information technology, computer networking, computer programming
Engineering Technician7plastics engineering tech, CAD and design, architectural drafting, electronics tech
Medical Administration6medical office assistant
Photography and Commercial Art5commercial art
Music4music
Security and Law Enforcement3corrections, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police
Hospitality3hospitality management, tourism and travel
Law1legal secretary
Mechanics and Repair1industrial mechanics, appliance repair
Therapy and Counseling0psychology
Art Studies0art studies
Science and Laboratory Technician0nuclear tech
Conservation and Resource Management0environmental science
Mathematics0mathematics
Engineering0engineering
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy0health and physical education
Drama and Performing Arts0drama
Religion and Philosophy0philosophy
Medicine0medical preparatory

Number of programs and degrees for Lake Michigan College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree30256
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2719
Award of less than 1 academic year111

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Lake Michigan College had a total enrollment of 3,740 students (2,203 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White67%
Black18%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1818%
18-1925%
20-2113%
22-2410%
25-2910%
30-347%
35-395%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Lake Michigan College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time29 %

Lake Michigan College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Benton Harbor, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Lake Michigan College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,170
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,190
Books and supplies$ 1,600

Financial Aid:
Lake Michigan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 227700)

Lake Michigan College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3026

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year30$75,46826$74,460
All faculty totalacademic year30$75,46826$74,460

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Lake Michigan College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total232447
Basketball101020
Baseball13013
All Other Sports01414

Lake Michigan College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Lake Michigan College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lake Michigan College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Lake Michigan College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Lake Michigan College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in music
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Lake Michigan College % of degrees in music
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Lake Michigan College Number of students
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Lake Michigan College % of degrees in science
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Lake Michigan College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships

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