Lake Michigan College is a 2-year community college offering
associate degrees, certificates, and a wide range of continuing
education and business and industry training.
Some facts about Lake Michigan College…
Students receive $6 in higher future earnings over the next
30 years for every dollar they invest in their LMC education.*
LMC contributes $242 million to the economy of Berrien and
Van Buren Counties through College operations and past student
productivity effects.*
The LMC Mendel Center serves over 100,000 patrons each year
through Mainstage performances, trade shows, business meetings,
and social events.
Over 7,000 credit and non-credit students are served annually
by the College.
In 2005-2006, 1,100 high school students earned college credit
through Early College programs.
Each year, approximately one-third of LMC students received
some type of financial aid.
100% of LMC classrooms are multimedia equipped.
A 50-acre natural area of the Napier Avenue Campus serves
as a science learning lab and as a wildlife sanctuary.
682 student computers are available at the four campuses.
Over 20 LMC courses are offered in an online format.
An Honors Program provides additional challenge to students
who excel academically.
Partnerships with Siena Heights University and Western Michigan
University - Southwest provide access to over 20 bachelor
and master degree programs on the LMC campuses.
Annually, LMC's Community & Business Services division
serves more than 50 companies and 2,000 non-credit students.
LMC conducts Homeland Security training that, to date, has
benefited 20 municipalities.
LMC works with over 30 high schools to provide Early College
direct credit and dual enrollment classes that allow students
to earn college credit while still in high school.
Five intercollegiate athletic teams fielded by LMC provide
over 70 students each year the opportunity to pursue their
academic and athletic talents at the college level.
