Southwestern Michigan College
Southwestern Michigan College is one of the twenty-five public 2-year colleges in Michigan. The campus is located in a rural area, in Dowagiac.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,330 students attend the school. Every year 25% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southwestern Michigan College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,620, and fees were $1,485. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,040 and $1,485 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
Number of Students2,330 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate54% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 5 | 53 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1976 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $118/credit | |
In State Students | $154/credit | |
Out of State Students | $168/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $5,310 | $6,930 | $7,560 |
ADN | 70 | $8,260 | $10,780 | $11,760 |
BSN | 125 | $14,750 | $19,250 | $21,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Southwestern Michigan College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 61% | $4,247 |
Other Federal Grant | 20% | $465 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $2,405 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $2,057 |
Federal Student Loans | 37% | $4,546 |
Private Loans | 2% | $7,859 |
$8,741
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,738 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,188 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,257 |
$75,001 to $110,000$13,029 |
Over $110,000$13,023 |
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Student Population
2,330
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,334
Women
996
Men
44%
Full-time
56%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
69% |
Black/African American |
12% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Michigan state board of nursing.