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$5,265Tuition
1,811Students
22%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,466Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,265
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,500
Average Net Price
$11,209
Students Receiving Financial Aid
17.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,680
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,184
Books & Supplies
$1,934
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,879
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$95/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
29.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
17.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
17.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,727
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,755
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,554
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,960
$110,001+ $16,137

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $8,727 annually at Lake Michigan College, while those making over $110,000 face $16,137. The average net price sits at $11,209 per year. Since this is a two-year program, total costs range from $17,454 to $32,274 depending on family income.

Graduates typically carry $9,000 in debt with monthly payments around $95. That's manageable against median earnings of $34,466 ten years out. The 29.38% loan repayment rate suggests many students struggle financially after graduation. Only 17.85% of students receive federal aid, indicating most families handle costs without borrowing heavily.

Low-income students get the strongest value here, paying roughly half what wealthy families do. The college keeps expenses reasonable for a Michigan community college, though earning outcomes remain modest compared to four-year institutions.

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