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SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

  • 58900 Cherry Grove Rd
  • Dowagiac, MI 49047
  • OPEID College Code: 00231700
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  • General Phone: (269) 782-1000
  • President: David M Mathews
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 2,970
  • College Alias: SMC
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Southwestern Michigan College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
    Mission Statement
  • The mission of Southwestern Michigan College is to be the college of first choice for students who have a choice, the college that provides the programs and services to meet the needs of students with limited choices, and the college that serves our community.
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Two-Year
 
 
 
Southwestern Michigan College Campus Map
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving2%48%22%39%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,000$3,347$1,046$1,948
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)9.0%2.9%7.1%
Number in Default1-1
Number in Repayment6313
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$3,573$3,271$3,077
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,332$3,976$3,743
Out of State Tuition and Fees$4,627$4,239$3,991
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,160--
Other Expenses$1,755--
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,160$5,234$5,018
Other Expenses$1,755$2,595$3,240
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,755$2,595$3,240
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$13,688$4,471$4,077
In-State$14,447$5,176$4,743
Out of State$14,742$5,439$4,991
Off Campus
In-District$13,688$12,300$12,335
In-State$14,447$13,005$13,001
Out of State$14,742$13,268$13,249
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,528$7,066$7,317
In-State$7,287$7,771$7,983
Out of State$7,582$8,034$8,231
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Administrative Assistant Degree-2
Bookkeeping Degree-3
Business Administration Degree-2
 
Communication Technology
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production Degree-7
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming Degree-4
 
Education
Early Childhood Education Degree-11
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design Degree31
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree-5
Industrial Production Technologies, Other Degree-1
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Emergency Medical Technology Degree-1
Licensed Practical Nurse Degree8-
Medical Insurance Coding Degree20-
Medical Transcription Degree--
Nursing Degree-40
Phlebotomy Degree3-
Medical Records Technology Degree-4
Medical Assistant Degree7-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-12
Liberal Arts Degree688
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics Technology Degree-2
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Degree-2
 
Precision Production
Machine Tool Technology Degree12
Tool and Die Technology Degree-1
Welding Technology Degree3-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree-1
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,970
    • Undergraduate: 2,970
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,137 Female: 1,833
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,137 Female: 1,833
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,458 Part-Time: 1,512
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,458 Part-Time: 1,512
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien522%
American Indian311%
Black2197%
Asian220.7%
Hispanic833%
White2,36880%
Unknown1957%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181656%
Ages 18-1979727%
Ages 20-2144815%
Ages 22-2431911%
Ages 25-2931411%
Ages 30-342057%
Ages 35-392248%
Ages 40-492819%
Ages 50-651786%
Age Over 65260.9%
Age Unknown130.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees305151154
Faculty Status246119127
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service15554101
Primarily Instruction15554101
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial26251
Other Professionals654025
Technical and/or Paraprofessional593227
Clerical And Secretarial512526
Service and/or Maintenance871
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,800 (54)$52,635 (31)$53,022 (23)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,800 (54)$52,635 (31)$53,022 (23)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 30%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students15%
 
By Gender
Male13%
Female16%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian-
Black-
Asian50%
Hispanic17%
White17%
Unknown-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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