Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a public community college in Benton Harbor, Michigan, enrolling about 2,105 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,445 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,445
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,680 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,105 47.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 21.59%
Lake Michigan College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lake Michigan College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lake Michigan College?
Lake Michigan College is located in Benton Harbor, MI (ZIP 49022-1899).
Is Lake Michigan College public or private?
Lake Michigan College is a Public institution.
How much does Lake Michigan College cost?
Published tuition: $5,445 in-state, $7,755 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,680.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,580 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,013 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,602 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,671 |
| $110,001+ | $12,465 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,780.
How big is Lake Michigan College?
Total enrollment: 2,105 students.
About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Michigan College?
150%-time completion rate: 21.59%.
First-year retention: 84.5%.
What do graduates of Lake Michigan College earn?
Median earnings: $30,846 six years after entry; $34,466 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,000.
26.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lake Michigan College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (462 completions)
- CIP 240199 (74 completions)
- CIP 240102 (67 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (40 completions)
- CIP 520201 (35 completions)
- CIP 300101 (25 completions)
- CIP 051091 (18 completions)
- CIP 510911 (18 completions)
- CIP 520302 (15 completions)
- CIP 510801 (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lake Michigan College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 21.59%; median earnings $34,466 at 10 years; net price $6,680. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,445
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lake Michigan College was $5,445.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,680
2024 Value
In 2024 Lake Michigan College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,680.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,720 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,680 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,780 4-Year In-State Tuition
$31,020 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lake Michigan College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lake Michigan College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lake Michigan College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,930 | $6,705 | $6,704 |
| 2014 | $4,005 | $6,861 | $6,131 |
| 2015 | $4,140 | $5,685 | $7,126 |
| 2016 | $4,230 | $5,820 | $8,714 |
| 2017 | $4,440 | $6,105 | $7,947 |
| 2018 | $4,500 | $6,345 | $8,087 |
| 2019 | $4,703 | $6,653 | $9,447 |
| 2020 | $4,763 | $6,743 | $9,378 |
| 2021 | $4,860 | $6,900 | $8,432 |
| 2022 | $5,048 | $7,148 | $9,059 |
| 2023 | $5,265 | $7,500 | $11,209 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
47.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lake Michigan College in 2024 is 2,105 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.95% 100% Completion Time
21.59% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.95% of students graduating from Lake Michigan College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lake Michigan College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$34,466 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.11% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1189.90% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lake Michigan College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0199: 74 completions
CIP 24.0102: 67 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 40 completions
CIP 52.0201: 35 completions
CIP 30.0101: 25 completions
CIP 05.1091: 18 completions
CIP 51.0911: 18 completions
CIP 52.0302: 15 completions
CIP 51.0801: 13 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 462 completions
Most popular programs at Lake Michigan College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lake Michigan College graduates.
About
Lake Michigan College is a public institution located in Benton Harbor, MI, offering 46 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,105 students. The institution maintains a 21.59% graduation rate. Approximately 26.27% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-1899
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 21.59% graduation rate at Lake Michigan College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Lake Michigan College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,445 and average net price is $6,680 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Lake Michigan College earn?
Median earnings are $30,846 six years after entry and $34,466 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Michigan College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lake Michigan College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
How big is Lake Michigan College?
Total enrollment is about 2,105 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lake Michigan College public or private?
Lake Michigan College is a public institution located in Benton Harbor, MI.
Is Lake Michigan College an HBCU?
No. Lake Michigan College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lake Michigan College a tribal college?
No. Lake Michigan College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lake Michigan College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lake Michigan College does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.7%).
Is Lake Michigan College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lake Michigan College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.