Lake Michigan College Michigan

Rural Michigan community college serving 2,904 students with low tuition and general liberal arts coursework.

College statistics

Address:
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI
49022
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Lake Michigan College is a public two-year institution in Benton Harbor, Michigan, serving the southwestern region of the state. It enrolls approximately 2,904 students in a rural setting, offering transfer and vocational pathways through general liberal arts and sciences programming.

In-state tuition runs $5,445 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $7,755. The total cost of attendance for in-state students is $12,945 per year when room and board are included; out-of-state attendance costs $15,255. The college's tuition structure makes it accessible to students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education.

As a community college, Lake Michigan College functions primarily as a transfer pathway for students seeking to complete their first two years before moving to a four-year institution, as well as a vocational option for those pursuing immediate workforce entry. The school is well-suited for students from the local region who need flexible scheduling, lower costs, and connection to regional employers. For more information, visit lakemichigancollege.edu.