by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Lake Michigan College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Lake Michigan College ran $7,755 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,755 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $7,755 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Lake Michigan College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Lake Michigan College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Lake Michigan College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Lake Michigan College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Lake Michigan College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,900 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,148 |
| One Year Ago | $7,500 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,755 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at LMC has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 3.4%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $8,018 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.97%, so cost a year out lands around $8,063.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,063 |
| In 2 Years | $8,383 |
| In 3 Years | $8,716 |
| In 4 Years | $9,062 |
| In 5 Years | $9,422 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $34,224.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Lake Michigan College, go to the Lake Michigan College Financial Aid page.
