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58900 Cherry Grove Rd
Dowagiac, MI 49047-9793
p. 269-782-1000
w. www.swmich.edu

Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI

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Ranks 56th in Michigan and 2566th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
UndergraduateAssociates
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationHigher part-time two-year
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
Size & SettingSmall two-year

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringAssociate's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2606

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southwestern Michigan College?
2382nd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,736 $3,495 $3,790
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $837 $837 $837
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $88 $113 $122
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $13,688 $14,447 $14,742
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $13,688 $14,447 $14,742
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $6,528 $7,287 $7,582

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $3,077 $3,271 $3,743 $3,976 $3,991 $4,239
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,000 $1,200
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,018 $5,234
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,240 $2,595
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,240 $2,595

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Southwestern Michigan College use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record N/A /  N/A /  N/A
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresN/A
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Southwestern Michigan College accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity130
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$5,000
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Southwestern Michigan College 5609th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Southwestern Michigan College?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Southwestern Michigan College.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Dowagiac, MI 49047-9793
Surrounding communityFringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area)
Total Population15,421 (6,302 urban / 9,119 rural)
Households5,854 (2.52 people per house)
Median Household Income$37,022
Families4,096 (3.01 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 24 28 18 6 398 6 480
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 6 6
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 4 4
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4 4
Business Administration and Management, General 2 2 4
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 2 2 4 8
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 2 6 8
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4 18 22
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 2 2 6 10
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 2 2
General Studies 2 2 20 24
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 14 14
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 8 8
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 4 4
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 2 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 12 10 12 6 146 2 188
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 6 4 4 2 16
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 6 6
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 2 38 40
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Clinical Assistant 2 12 14
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 76 2 80
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist 6 6
Social Work 2 2
Tool and Die Technology/Technician 2 2
Welding Technology/Welder 6 6

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Southwestern Michigan College 2141st for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $52,800 ($52,635 male / $53,022 female)
Number of FT Faculty 54 (31 male / 23 female)
Number of PT Faculty 127
FT Faculty Ratio 0.4 : 1
Total Benefits $1,207,413

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Satorria Jenkins almost 5 years ago Satorria Jenkins


Hello, I look forward to applying to your college for the fall of 2008. In would like to know more about visiting this summer.

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