Southwestern Michigan College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,431 students.
About This School
Southwestern Michigan College is a public institution located in Dowagiac, Michigan with approximately 1,431 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,978 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southwestern Michigan College is a public community college with its main campus near Dowagiac, Michigan.It also has a campus just outside the city limits of Niles, Michigan.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and start a career path affordably — at just $6,463/year net price and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely minimal. That said, median earnings of $32,200 a decade out suggest this works best as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a specific trade credential, not as a terminal degree for high-earning careers. If your goal is to save money while completing general education requirements or earning a two-year credential in a practical field, this small community college makes real sense.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,431 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southwestern Michigan College
58900 Cherry Grove Rd
Dowagiac, MI 49047-9793
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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