College statistics
- Address:
- 58900 Cherry Grove Rd
Dowagiac, MI
49047 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.swmich.edu/
- Setting:
- Rural
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,487
- Room and Board:
- $7,150
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $45,704,759
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Southwestern Michigan College is a public two-year institution in Dowagiac, Michigan, serving a rural area in southwestern Michigan. The college enrolls approximately 1,953 students and focuses on general studies and liberal arts coursework, with an emphasis on preparing students for transfer to four-year programs.
In-state tuition is $4,487 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,464. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, runs $11,637 for in-state students and $13,614 for out-of-state students, making it a low-cost entry point for post-secondary education in the region.
The college serves students seeking affordable foundational coursework and a pathway to bachelor's degree programs at larger universities. Community colleges like this one play a critical role in reducing the cost of the first two years of a degree. For more information about admissions, program options, and transfer agreements, visit www.swmich.edu/.