Southwestern Michigan College

2-4 Years Public College In Dowagiac, MI

Southwestern Michigan College (referred to as SMC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Dowagiac, MI. It is classified as Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Southwestern Michigan College is $7,364 for Michigan residents and $7,850 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,807 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Southwestern Michigan College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, and 2-4 Year Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$7,364 (Michigan Residents) $7,850 (out-of-state)
Student Population1,807
Graduation Rate32%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Southwestern Michigan College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1976 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Southwestern Michigan College is $7,364 for Michigan residents and $7,850 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Southwestern Michigan College offers the alternative tuition plans. 60 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,706 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Southwestern Michigan College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. On Southwestern Michigan College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Southwestern Michigan College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning OpportunitiesNo Special Learning Available or Reported
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
Southwestern Michigan College Mission Statement
The mission of Southwestern Michigan College is to serve our community by providing affordable local access to high quality postsecondary career preparation and college education - including the total college life experience.