Southwestern Michigan College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	381
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	50%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Dowagiac, Michigan, Southwestern College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southwestern Michigan College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southwestern Michigan College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Southwestern College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Southwestern College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Southwestern College is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Southwestern College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,777

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Michigan College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,229

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Michigan College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Southwestern Michigan College received on average $5,429 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,429

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	185	54%	$4,674	$864,701
Other Federal Grant	185	54%	$4,778	$883,948
State Grant/Scholarships	116	34%	$2,975	$345,108
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	170	50%	$1,903	$323,538
Total Grant & Scholarships	286	84%	$5,429	$1,552,594

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern Michigan College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwestern Michigan College students is 28.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.7%.

28.6%

asian 28.6% 2 students
African American 8.1% 5 students
white 36.5% 96 students
unknown 14.3% 4 students
hispanic 21.4% 6 students
Mixed Race 21.4% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwestern Michigan College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwestern Michigan College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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