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Lake Michigan College is found in Benton Harbor, Michigan. 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.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, and production trades.
Lake Michigan College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 4,043 in 2005 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. The 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, employees, and community members for a world economy and global citizenship."
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Michigan College
2755 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-8099
General Phone: (269) 927-3571
Admissions Phone: (269) 927-8107
http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu
Lake Michigan College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 72 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, liberal arts and humanities, foreign language and literature, history, geography, English, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 59 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 34 | business management, marketing, accounting technology, finance |
| Production Trades | 19 | precision production, machinist, precision metal working |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 16 | dental assistant, radiographyer, health service and sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | adult education, secondary teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer networking, systems analyst, computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | child care provider |
| Office And Administration | 6 | executive secretary |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical office assistant |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | CAD and design, electronics tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management |
| Medicine | 4 | medical preparatory |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | industrial mechanics |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Media | 1 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | nuclear tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Michigan College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 274 | 50 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 10 |
In 2005, Lake Michigan College had a total enrollment of 4,043 students (2,178 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 94% |
| Indiana | 5% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Benton Harbor, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (269) 927-8107
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,940 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,795 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,396 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Michigan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 227700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 31 | $61,670 | 28 | $60,627 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $61,670 | 28 | $60,627 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
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
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Metal Working, Other
Precision Production, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake Michigan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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