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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Berrien County, MI |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,235 students |
1,000 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
2,808 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
4,043 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
75% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
37% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,715 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
41% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,354 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
22% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$847 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
5% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$3,939 |
$3,048 |
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- Lake Michigan College (LMC), founded in 1946, is a two-year comprehensive community college located in the southwest corner of Michigan. Serving 177,000 residents of Berrien County, Covert Township in Van Buren County, and the South Haven School District, LMC is the region's leader in higher education and serves as a cultural center, regional economic partner, and a leader in diversity and innovation.
- As a multi-campus college, LMC puts student access to programs and services at the forefront with classes offered at four campus locations, at extension centers throughout the service area, online, and through telecourses. In addition to associate degree and certificate programs, LMC offers customized business training and continuing education through its Community and Business Services division.
- The Lake Michigan College Napier Avenue Campus sets on a 262-acre site that features a lake, natural area, athletic fields, nature and jogging trails, and lighted parking areas. The academic building houses classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, laboratories, lecture halls, library, gymnasium, Richard J. Pappas Student Services Center, a childcare center and computer labs. The Mendel Center for Arts and Technology is also located on the campus. It serves as a performing arts center with the 1,500-seat Mainstage Theatre and the 246-seat Hanson Theatre. The center is also home to conference and meeting facilities including the 14,400-square-foot Grand Upton Hall, the Louis and Fedrick Upton Telecommunications Center and the Advanced Technologies Training Center.
- Also located on the Napier Avenue Campus are Siena Heights University and Western Michigan University-Southwest. Each institution offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of disciplines.
- The College has strong working relationships with other educational institutions including Siena Heights University and Western Michigan University-Southwest. Through these partnerships, area residents have access to bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs on the LMC campuses. LMC also works closely with the K-12 public, private, and charter schools to provide dual enrollment/direct credit programs, technical preparation programs, and career exploration events.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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