Southwestern Michigan College is a public community college located in Dowagiac, MI. It offers 59 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwestern Michigan College is $7,510 for Michigan residents and $8,006 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Michigan public community colleges' average ($8,218).

The school has 1,807 students, which is lower than Michigan community collleges' average (3,037). In addition, 91 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Michigan community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - SMC
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
SMC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs1742NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CommunicationNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician3 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Creative WritingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biomedical SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter2 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician6 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder20 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 40 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 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) Enrollment

Of the 1,807 total students, 567 students enrolled through distance learning (91 students enrolled exclusively and 476 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

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Southwestern Michigan College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, 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%)