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Southwestern Michigan College is a public institution located in Dowagiac, MI. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Southwestern Michigan College?

Location of Southwestern Michigan College

Contact details for SMC are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047-9793
Phone: 2697821000
Website: www.swmich.edu/
Admissions: www.swmich.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.swmich.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into SMC?

You can apply to SMC online at: www.swmich.edu/applynow/

How Hard Is It To Get Into SMC?

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Can I Afford Southwestern Michigan College?

The average net price after aid at SMC is $6,463. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $4,487
In-State Fees $1,930
Out-of-State Tuition $6,464
Out-of-State Fees $1,930
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $6,417
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $8,394

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at SMC receive some form of financial aid (467 students).

About 60% of students at SMC receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,768 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,064.

Student Loan Debt

16% of SMC undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,194 per year.

Southwestern Michigan College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Associate’s Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,396 undergraduate students at SMC, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at SMC

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southwestern Michigan College undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of SMC Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 13
Black or African American 178
Hispanic 15
White 982
American Indian/Alaska Native 18
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 5
Two or More Races 97

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SMC are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of SMC Students
State First-Time UG Students
Michigan 478
Indiana 64
Illinois 11
Ohio 2
Georgia 1

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Southwestern Michigan College

SMC offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

738 undergraduate students at SMC took at least one online class — of those, 229 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Southwestern Michigan College

SMC offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Associate’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SMC maintains an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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