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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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The full-time faculty at Lake Michigan College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 3,740 in 2007 at the school.

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 Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-1899
General Phone: (269) 927-3571
http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu

Lake Michigan College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts101liberal arts and humanities, general studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine84registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Business And Management34business management, marketing, accounting
Medical Support And Technology32radiographer, dental assistant
Science21biological and physical sciences
Education And Teaching10early childhood education
Production Trades10precision production, machinist
Engineering Technician9plastics engineering tech, electronics tech, CAD and design
Computer Science And Engineering7computer networking, information technology, computer programming
Security And Law Enforcement5corrections
Hospitality5hospitality management
Photography And Commercial Art5commercial art
Law3legal secretary
Medical Administration3medical office assistant
Office And Administration3administrative assistant
Music3music

Number of programs and degrees for Lake Michigan College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree29623
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years399
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

In 2007, Lake Michigan College had a total enrollment of 3,740 students (2,071 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White71%
Black16%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown5%
(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 (2007)

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 (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3327

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year33$57,96427$87,260
All faculty totalacademic year33$57,96427$87,260

*: 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)

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

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

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

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections

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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