Southwestern Michigan College
Location and Contact Information
58900 Cherry Grove RdDowagiac, MI 49047-9793
USA
Main Tel: (269) 782-1000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Southwestern Michigan College, also known as SMC, is located near Dowagiac, Michigan, United States. It was established on November 19, 1964. The first classes were held in September 1966, with 525 students and 15 full-time and 20 part-time faculties. The college campus encompasses more than 230 acres of land. It also offers numerous scholarship programs such as the Talent Awards Scholarships, Awards of Distinction Scholarships, Bookstore Scholarship, and many more. SMC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study and is made up of the following academic units:
- Business Division
- Communications Division
- Developmental Studies Division
- Fine and Performing Arts Division
- Mathematics/ Sciences Division
- Social Sciences/Humanities Division
- School of Nursing and Human Services
- Wellness and Sports Education Division
SMC has many student clubs including the Business Professionals of America, Alpha Kappa Omega, International Student Club, Dionysis Drama Club, Library Club, Green Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Synergy Dance Club, Music Club, and Intramural Sports Organization.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and media.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,332 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,627 |
| Room and board | $ 7,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 1,755 |
Financial Aid
Southwestern Michigan College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 79% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 76% | $3,388 |
| Institutional Grant | 39% | $1,948 |
| Federal Grant | 48% | $3,347 |
| Pell Grant | 47% | $3,212 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $510 |
| State or Local Grant | 22% | $1,046 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 2% | $2,000 |
| Federal Loan | 2% | $2,000 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southwestern Michigan College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex Community College | Middletown, CT | 2,624 |
| 2 | North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI | 2,955 |
| 3 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield, MA | 2,317 |
| 4 | Blue Mountain Community College | Pendleton, OR | 2,564 |
| 5 | Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | 1,899 |
| 6 | Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown, IA | 1,879 |
| 7 | Vernon College | Vernon, TX | 2,959 |
| 8 | Southwestern Oregon Community College | Coos Bay, OR | 2,517 |
| 9 | Umpqua Community College | Roseburg, OR | 2,586 |
| 10 | Muskegon Community College | Muskegon, MI | 4,786 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 189 | 20 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 28 | 7 |
| < 1 year certificate | 23 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 54 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,597 in 2009-2010 (1,698 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Southwestern Michigan College provides on-campus housing for 130 of its 1,698 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder