Lake Michigan College

Lake Michigan College is a public two-year institution located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, in a rural fringe campus setting. The college enrolls 4,243 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 22% (IPEDS 2023), with a notable retention rate of 89% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides a broad range of certificate programs across healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. Healthcare offerings include Registered Nursing, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, and Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer. Technical and trades programs include Welding Technology, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Precision Production, and Network and System Administration. The college also offers programs in Restaurant/Culinary and Catering Management and Computer and Information Systems Security.

Situated in Benton Harbor along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in southwestern Michigan, Lake Michigan College serves students from Berrien County and surrounding areas. The institution's wide program range and strong retention rate reflect its role as a community anchor for workforce and technical education in the region.