Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southwestern Michigan College is $7,510 for Michigan residents and $8,006 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.76% for Michigan residents and increased by 4.67% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($5,022) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,471.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of SMC is $7,867 for Michigan residents and $8,380 for out-of-state students, a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
SMC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
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| 2022-2023 | $7,169 |
$7,649 | $11,290 |
| 2023-2024 | $7,510 | $8,006 | $11,290 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 4.76% | 4.67% | 0.00% |
| 2024-2025 | $7,867 | $8,380 | $11,290 |
Cost Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SMC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $183 for Michigan residents and $199 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $175 | $190 |
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| 2023-2024 | $183 | $199 |
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| 2024-2025 | $191 | $208 |
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Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,290. The Living costs stayed same compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The SMC's 2024 on-campus COA is $20,320 for state residents and $20,816 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $18,756 for state residents and $19,252 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SMC
| On-Campus | Off Campus |
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| Tuition & Fees (In-State) | $7,510 |
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| Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | $8,006 |
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| Room & Board | $9,500 | $7,460 |
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| Personal Expenses | $1,790 | $2,266 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,520 |
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| COA (In-State) | $20,320 | $18,756 |
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| COA (Out-of-State) | $20,816 | $19,252 |
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SMC Tuition Charts
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