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Lake Michigan College, Michigan

Overview of Lake Michigan College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering, art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, and production trades.

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 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.

Contacting Lake Michigan College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Lake Michigan College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts72general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, liberal arts and humanities, foreign language and literature, history, geography, English, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine59registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Business And Management34business management, marketing, accounting technology, finance
Production Trades19precision production, machinist, precision metal working
Medical Assistant And Technician16dental assistant, radiographyer, health service and sciences
Education And Teaching15adult education, secondary teaching
Therapy And Counseling12psychology
Art Studies11art studies
Computer Science And Engineering10computer networking, systems analyst, computer and info science
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy9occupational therapist assistant
Security And Law Enforcement7corrections, criminal justice and police
Family And Social Work7child care provider
Office And Administration6executive secretary
Science6biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics
Medical Adminstration5medical office assistant
Engineering5engineering
Engineering Technician5CAD and design, electronics tech, plastics engineering tech
Hospitality4hospitality management
Medicine4medical preparatory
Mathematics3mathematics
Conservation And Resource Management2environmental science
Music2music
Mechanics And Repair2industrial mechanics
Law1legal secretary
Media1desktop publishing and imaging
Drama And Performing Arts1drama
Science And Laboratory Technician0nuclear tech
Religion And Philosophy0philosophy

Number of programs and degrees for Lake Michigan College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree27450
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4410

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White74%
Black19%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1810%
18-1923%
20-2114%
22-2411%
25-2912%
30-349%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan94%
Indiana5%
State unknown1%

Lake Michigan College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %
Part-Time45 %

Lake Michigan College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Lake Michigan College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (269) 927-8107

Lake Michigan College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Lake Michigan College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3129

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*1*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year31$61,67028$60,627
All faculty totalacademic year31$61,67028$60,627

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

Lake Michigan College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total282856
Basketball131225
Baseball15015
All Other Sports01616

Lake Michigan College Degree Programs (2005)

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

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 
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Lake Michigan College % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Lake Michigan College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Lake Michigan College % of degrees in production trades
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Lake Michigan College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Lake Michigan College Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Lake Michigan College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Lake Michigan College % of degrees in engineering
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 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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