Southwestern Michigan College

Southwestern Michigan College is a public community college located in Dowagiac, MI. It offers 59 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,510 for Michigan residents and $8,006 for out-of-state students at Southwestern Michigan College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,218) of public community colleges in Michigan.
It has 1,807 students that are lower than the average population (3,037 students) of community colleges in Michigan. In addition, 91 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Michigan community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $32,200.

Academic Overview

Southwestern Michigan College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Dowagiac, Michigan.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $7,510 for Michigan residents and $8,006 for other students on average. It offers 59 degree programs through 17 Certificate, 42 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI
Phone269-782-1000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$7,510
Out-of-State$8,006
Student Population »1,807 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate60% (Full-time)
40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,706
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$32,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,510 for Michigan residents and $8,006 for out-of-state students at Southwestern Michigan College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,218) over public community colleges in Michigan.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southwestern Michigan College. Then, we compare its costs to Michigan community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$7,510$8,006
Books & Supplies$1,520
On-Campus Living Costs$11,290
Off-Campus Living Costs$9,726
Average Financial Aid$4,706
Cost of Attendance$20,320$20,816
After Financial Aid$15,614$16,110
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$32,200
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Southwestern Michigan College$7,510$8,006
Public Community Colleges in Michigan$6,628$8,218
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southwestern Michigan College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 17 Certificate, 42 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs1742NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
CommunicationNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Creative WritingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 69 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biomedical SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 40 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,807 students at Southwestern Michigan College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 657 male students and 1,099 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,7567261,030
Male Students657311346
Female Students1,099415684

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southwestern Michigan College, there are 1,807 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 567 students were attending classes through distance learning (91 students are enrolled exclusively and 476 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,807
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses91
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses476
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,240

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