Where is Southwestern Michigan College located?

Southwestern Michigan College is located in Dowagiac, MI, in the United States.

What type of institution is Southwestern Michigan College?

Southwestern Michigan College is a public community college based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern Michigan College?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Southwestern Michigan College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Southwestern Michigan College?

Southwestern Michigan College's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,026 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Southwestern Michigan College?

Southwestern Michigan College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,396 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How should I verify final details about Southwestern Michigan College?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Southwestern Michigan College.

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Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI

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Tuition

$6,026

Acceptance

100%

Students

1,396

Type

Community College

Setting

Rural

Distance from home

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Transfer friendly International friendly

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$6,026

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,850

Avg On-Campus Living

$9,500

Avg Off-Campus Living

$7,460

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$15,526

Net price (after aid)$6,463

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$5,185

$30k – $48k$5,742

$48k – $75k$8,156

$75k – $110k$14,599

$110k+$11,834

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$37,303

Median debt at graduation$10,959

Est. monthly loan payment$116

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 3.4×

Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants38%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans19%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

27%

Freshman Retention

60%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Value signal

Lower net price

After typical aid, families pay below the national average.

This school$6.5k

National avg$10k

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Out-of-state value

$7.8k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Manageable graduate debt

$11k below avg

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$6.0k

Out-of-state

$7.8k

below avg

Net price

$6.5k

below avg

Pell

38%

above avg

Median debt

$11k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$37.3k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

Areas of study

AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (33)

Natural Sciences

MathematicsEnvironmental Science

Communications

JournalismPublic Relations

Computer Science

Artificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringData ScienceWeb Development

Education

Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Admissions

Acceptance rate

100%

SAT range

Institution does not report this

ACT range

Institution does not report this

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

1,396

Undergrads

1,396

Campus Setting

Rural

City Size

Rural

Clubs Count

Sports

Not offered

Transfer friendlyInternational friendly

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

Violent Rate / 1,000

0.72

Property Rate / 1,000

2.15

Area Crime

Medium risk

Area Match

Dowagiac

Violent Rate / 100k

315

Property Rate / 100k

1,153

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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About Southwestern Michigan College

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Southwestern Michigan College located?: Southwestern Michigan College is located in Dowagiac, MI, in the United States.
What type of institution is Southwestern Michigan College?: Southwestern Michigan College is a public community college based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern Michigan College?: The most recently reported acceptance rate at Southwestern Michigan College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Southwestern Michigan College?: Southwestern Michigan College's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,026 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Southwestern Michigan College?: Southwestern Michigan College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,396 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Southwestern Michigan College?: CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Southwestern Michigan College.

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