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Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural

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About Southwestern Michigan College

Southwestern Michigan College is a public community college with its main campus near Dowagiac, Michigan. It also has a campus just outside the city limits of Niles, Michigan.

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Open

Acceptance

$5,978

Net price

1,431

Enrollment

38%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,978

Average net price

$6,417

In-state tuition

$8,394

Out-of-state tuition

$10,825

Room & board

$1,659

Books & supplies

$15,589

Total cost of attendance

38%

Students receiving Pell grants

16%

Students with federal loans

$10,959

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$5,134
$30–48K
$4,151
$48–75K
$7,414
$75–110K
$10,514
$110K+
$11,413

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$37,303

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,204

Median earnings (6 yrs)

38%

Graduation rate

57%

Retention rate

63%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,411

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,431

Total enrollment

33%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

41%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women
38% men

Race & ethnicity

White
69%
Black
15%
Two or more races
7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Southwestern Michigan College FAQ

Is Southwestern Michigan College a public or private school?

Southwestern Michigan College is a public institution located in Dowagiac, MI.

What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern Michigan College?

Southwestern Michigan College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Southwestern Michigan College cost?

The average annual net price at Southwestern Michigan College is $5,978 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $6,417 in-state and $8,394 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Michigan College?

About 38% of students at Southwestern Michigan College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Southwestern Michigan College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Southwestern Michigan College students earn a median of $37,303 per year.

How many students attend Southwestern Michigan College?

Southwestern Michigan College enrolls about 1,431 students.

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