by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,759 undergraduates in 2020, Southwestern Michigan College is a small, public college located in Dowagiac, Michigan. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southwestern Michigan College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southwestern Michigan College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southwestern Michigan College Disability Services.
Southwestern Michigan College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Southwestern Michigan College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,759 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 752 (42.8%). Part-time attendance was 1,007 (57.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 752 | 1,007 | 1,759 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southwestern Michigan College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Southwestern Michigan College #1821 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southwestern Michigan College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southwestern Michigan College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Southwestern Michigan College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southwestern Michigan College Athletics