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Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI · Rural · 1,431 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located on a scenic, 240-acre wooded campus in Dowagiac, Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) is highly regarded for providing an affordable, high-quality education with premier programs in nursing, business, and advanced technology. Unlike most two-year institutions, SMC offers a vibrant, university-like student experience complete with modern, suite-style on-campus residence halls, active student organizations, and competitive NJCAA varsity athletics. What truly sets the college apart is this rare residential campus culture combined with seamless transfer partnerships, which allow students to easily transition their associate degrees into bachelor's degrees at major four-year universities.


Wikipedia: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.

Location
Dowagiac, MI, 49047-9793 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
87 mi away
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
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
32%
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
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
32%
Avg faculty salary
$7,880/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,411
Federal loan rate
16%

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