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Southwestern Michigan College is found in Dowagiac, Michigan. Dowagiac is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Southwestern Michigan College.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work and liberal arts.
Southwestern Michigan College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 2,676 in 2005 at Southwestern Michigan College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Southwestern Michigan College is to be the college of first choice for students who have a choice, the college that provides the programs and services to meet the needs of students with limited choices, and the college that serves our community."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern Michigan College
58900 Cherry Grove Rd
Dowagiac, MI 49047-9793
General Phone: (269) 782-1000
Admissions Phone: (269) 782-1303
Financial Aid Phone: (269) 782-1313
http://www.swmich.edu
Southwestern Michigan College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 154 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 39 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | child care management |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | drafting, electronics tech, electrical/electronic tech, engineering technician |
| Business And Management | 17 | accounting technology, business management, business and related services, merchandising and sales |
| Mechanics And Repair | 15 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, aircraft maintenance, mechanic and repair, industrial electronics tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer programming, computer support |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding, machinist, precision production |
| Media | 5 | printing equipment operation |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical transcription |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | personal and culinary services |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Michigan College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 268 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 23 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Southwestern Michigan College had a total enrollment of 2,676 students (1,573 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 87% |
| Indiana | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dowagiac, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (269) 782-1303
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,123 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,333 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern Michigan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 231700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (269) 782-1313
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $46,618 | 21 | $44,762 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $46,618 | 21 | $44,762 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern Michigan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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