Southwestern Michigan College

58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI, 49047-9793
Tel: (269)782-1000
Public | 3,262 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Southwestern Michigan College serves 3,262 students (53% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body.
  • Southwestern Michigan College is the only community colleges within Cass County, MI.

School Overview:

Southwestern Michigan College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
98 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 3,262 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:33 1:21
# Full-Time Students
1,726 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students
1,536 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
1% 1%
% Asian
1% 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
3% 6%
% Black
8% 15%
% White
84% 62%
% Two or more races
3% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$4,728 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$5,053 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • We offer small class sizes, ensuring you will receive significant personalized attention from your instructors. We have campuses conveniently located in Dowagiac and Niles - close to home and work. We also have academic support services that offer assistance every step of the way from the time you apply for admission to SMC to the completion of your degree and beyond.
  • We have high quality transfer courses and curricula for students who wish to pursue their first two years of a four-year degree at SMC before transferring to a four-year college or university. Plus, SMC is committed to offering the highest quality academic experience at less than half the cost of most four-year colleges and universities.
  • Southwestern Michigan College offers two-year transfer programs (Associate in Arts and Associate in Sciences degrees) and professional technical programs. In addition, students can now complete a bachelor's degree in one of six areas right on our campuses.
  • Southwestern Michigan College offers many scholarships, including generous awards for academically talented students in the most recent high school class.
  • Southwestern Michigan College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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