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Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MIPublicRural Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$5,978
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.4K
Students
Small campus body
$33,204
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Southwestern Michigan College is a public institution located in the rural setting of Dowagiac, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.4K (Small)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$5,978
In-State Tuition$6,417
Out-of-State Tuition$8,394
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

38%
Pell Grants
16%
Take Loans
29%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$33,204
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$37,303

Completion Signals

38%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
57%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$59/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

38%
Men
62%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
33%
Avg Family Income
$40,356

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,660
Earnings 5yr: $79,257
Debt: $22,254
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,335
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,492
Earnings 5yr: $33,301
Debt: $10,896
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr:
Earnings 5yr: $64,019
Debt:
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr:
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Debt:
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Carpenters.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Carpenters.
Credential: Associate's Degree
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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