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Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI · Rural · 1,431 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Dowagiac, MI, 49047-9793 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
87 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$15,589
Out-of-state COA
$17,566
Avg net price
$5,978
Room & board
$10,825
In-state tuition
$6,417
Out-of-state tuition
$8,394
Books & supplies
$1,659/yr
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
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
32%
Consumer completion
30%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
33%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,204
Median earnings (10yr)
$37,303
Median debt
$10,959
Monthly loan payment
$116
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,564–$12,599
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,352
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$29,285
Independent students
21%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
33%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
1%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Institutional
Endowment
$15M
Full-time faculty
32%
Avg faculty salary
$7,880/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,411
Federal loan rate
16%

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