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Southwestern Michigan College Overview

Southwestern Michigan College is a public institution situated in Dowagiac, Michigan. SMC is located in the countryside, which is perfect for students who enjoy a rural lifestyle.

What Is Southwestern Michigan College Known For?

279 Undergraduate Awards
  • Although it may not be available for every major, the associate's degree is the highest award a student can attain at SMC.
  • During a recent academic cycle, 35% of the faculty were full-time.

Where Is Southwestern Michigan College?

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Contact details for SMC are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047-9793
Phone: 269-782-1000
Website: www.swmich.edu

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How Do I Get Into SMC?

You can apply to SMC online at: www.swmich.edu/applynow/

Southwestern Michigan College has an open admissions policy, so you don't have to worry about getting into the school if you have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Can I Afford Southwestern Michigan College?

26% Take Out Loans

Student Loan Debt

While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At SMC, approximately 26% of students took out student loans averaging $4,539 a year. That adds up to $18,156 over four years for those students.

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Southwestern Michigan College Undergraduate Student Diversity

752 Full-Time Undergraduates
60% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 1,759 undergraduate students at SMC, with 752 being full-time and 1,007 being part-time.

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Gender Diversity

Of the 752 full-time undergraduates at SMC, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southwestern Michigan College students is as follows.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 6
Black or African American 117
Hispanic or Latino 56
White 488
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 85

Southwestern Michigan College Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Associate’s Undergraduate Certificate TOTAL
Liberal Arts General Studies 69 0 69
Nursing 40 0 40
Precision Metal Working 0 20 20
General Business/Commerce 18 0 18
Teacher Education Grade Specific 15 0 15
General Psychology 9 0 9
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 2 6 8
Design & Applied Arts 8 0 8
Business Administration & Management 7 0 7
Computer Systems Networking 7 0 7
Carpentry 5 2 7
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 4 3 7
Health & Medical Administrative Services 7 0 7
Criminal Justice & Corrections 7 0 7
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 5 1 6
Social Work 5 0 5
Accounting 4 0 4
General Engineering 4 0 4
Agricultural Economics & Business 3 0 3
General Engineering Technology 3 0 3
Entrepreneurial Studies 2 0 2
Communication & Media Studies 2 0 2
Information Technology 0 2 2
Writing Studies 2 0 2
Health Sciences & Services 2 0 2
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 2 0 2
Health & Physical Education 2 0 2
Music 2 0 2
Agricultural Production 1 0 1
General Biology 1 0 1
Business Support & Assistant Services 0 1 1
General English Literature 1 0 1
Allied Health Professions 1 0 1
Natural Resources Conservation 1 0 1
Fire Protection 1 0 1
General Social Sciences 1 0 1
Fine & Studio Arts 1 0 1
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 0 0 0
Health/Medical Prep Programs 0 0 0
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 0 0 0
Legal Support Services 0 0 0
TOTAL 244 35 279

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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