Benton Harbor, MI · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Lake Michigan College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,904-student campus.

1.03
Incidents / 1k students
#1,607
Rank of 3,050
#39
MI rank
2,904
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Lake Michigan College reports 1.03 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,607 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 51% of ranked campuses its size.

1.03
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,607
of 3,050 ranked nationally
51%
safer than ranked campuses its size
2
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+1 reported incidents

Lake Michigan College increased from 1 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Lake Michigan College is a Public institution located in Benton Harbor, MI, enrolling approximately 2,904 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MI, it ranks #39 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,904 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Lake Michigan College is "Aggravated Assault" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MI averaging 3.18 incidents per 1,000 students, Lake Michigan College reports 67% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

1.03 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1607

See peer comparison

State Rank (MI)

#39

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Where Lake Michigan College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

1 safer than 51% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Lake Michigan College percentile rank 47.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1607 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Lake Michigan College reports 67% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,445
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,755
Avg Net Price
$6,680
Median Debt
$9,000
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
How does this cost rank in MI? →

Outcomes

Median Earnings (6yr)
$30,846
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,466
Loan Repayment (3yr)
57%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Lake Michigan College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-10123 202120222023 0 2 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 210
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 2
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 3
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 3
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 5
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Lake Michigan College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

MI

Lake Michigan College

1.03 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,607
Enrollment
2,904
Data year
2023

PA

Gettysburg College

11.40 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,921
Enrollment
2,895
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL · 2,905 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA · 2,895 enrolled
Safety Score 11.40
University of Guam
Mangilao, GU · 2,895 enrolled
Safety Score 2.07
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS · 2,894 enrolled
Safety Score 2.42
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI · 2,894 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Lake Michigan College nationally (rank #1607), regardless of size or state.

Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA
National Rank #1606
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
National Rank #1608
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
National Rank #1605
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
National Rank #1609
UEI College-Fresno
Fresno, CA
National Rank #1604

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Michigan College safe?
Lake Michigan College has a safety score of 1.03 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,607 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Lake Michigan College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lake Michigan College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MI.
Does Lake Michigan College have fire safety data?
Yes. Lake Michigan College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Lake Michigan College's Safety Profile

Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, MI enrolls 2,904 students and has a safety score of 1.03 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1607 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Lake Michigan College's 1.03 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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