Southwestern Michigan College, MI
Public
2-Year • Small
Associate's College • High Transfer • Largely Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Southwestern Michigan College Rankings
Affordability88
Retention2
Graduation1
Earnings10
Diversity39
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southwestern Michigan College
-
Bachelor’s
52%
Associate’s
48%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing6%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Construction Trades3%
Education2%
Engineering Technologies3%
Health Professions and Related Programs24%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities45%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies3%
Precision Production1%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Southwestern Michigan College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Southwestern Michigan College
$5K
In-State Tuition
$7K
Out-of-State Tuition
$15K
Average Total Cost
$9K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $14K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southwestern Michigan College
24%
Receive Federal Loans
$6K
Median Federal Debt
29%
Repayment Rate
$118
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 50% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 6% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $7K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $6K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $19K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $13K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 24% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 29% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 31% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 34% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southwestern Michigan College
48%
Retention Rate
20%
Transfer Rate
31%
Withdrawal Rate
27%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 18% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 27% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 30% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 14% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% | 35% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 21% | 34% | 44% |
| Other race | 19% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southwestern Michigan College
85%
Employment Rate
$23K
Median Salary
$13K
25 Pctl Salary
$34K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 85% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 79% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 83% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 79% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 81% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $3K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $13K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $23K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $34K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $46K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $23K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $23K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $28K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southwestern Michigan College
1,522
Undergraduates
65%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 61% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 44% | 42% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southwestern Michigan College, MI
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