Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,289
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Two-year, small
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mixed part/full-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2015)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 51.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 28.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 18.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 65.9%
Black: 13.3%
Hispanic: 5.6%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 7.6%
Black: 13.3%
Hispanic: 5.6%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 7.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $15,419
In-State tuition: $5,556Out-of-State tuition: $7,229
Estimated books and supplies: $1,722 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,450 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,808 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,750 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,808 (2022)
Average Family Income: $45,219 (2017)
Median Family Income: $29,286 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 36.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 17.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $10,959 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $116 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $7,620 |
| $30k-48k | $7,691 |
| $48k-75k | $11,242 |
| $75k-110k | $14,091 |
| $110k+ | $14,139 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $10,959 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 44.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 50.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 58.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 19.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 23.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,675 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,993 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Fire Protection. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Social Work. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Carpenters. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Carpenters. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 3 | $49,166 ($4,097) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Precision Metal Working. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 40 | $22,254 | $180 | $57,487 ($4,791) | $64,349 ($5,362) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Programming. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 155 | $10,896 | $84 | $20,102 ($1,675) | $32,384 ($2,699) |
| Associate's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,830Full time faculty: 38%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $13,080,167 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $15,566,228 (2022)