Southwestern Michigan College

www.swmich.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,929

0.977% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,153

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.71%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,756

41.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

28.6%

117 Graduates

About

Southwestern Michigan College is a higher education institution located in Cass County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwestern Michigan College were General Studies (75 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (37 degrees), and General Business (15 degrees).

In 2021, 283 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Michigan College. 62.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (215 degrees), 12.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Michigan College is $3,929, which is $−4,039 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Michigan College is $3,929, which is $−4,039 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,153.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Michigan College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,929

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Michigan College was $3,929. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Michigan College is $−4,039 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern Michigan College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,153

2021 Value

8.69%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southwestern Michigan College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,153. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southwestern Michigan College grew by 8.69%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern Michigan College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,100

Room and Board

$1,722

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Michigan College was of $8,100 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,722. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern Michigan College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Michigan College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.92% with respect to 2020, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern Michigan College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.71%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Michigan College was 2.71%, which represents 12 out of the 443 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southwestern Michigan College had a total enrollment of 1,756 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Michigan College is 726 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,030. This means that 41.3% of students enrolled at Southwestern Michigan College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Michigan College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.3% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 4.78% Two or More Races, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.82% Asian, 0.797% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.285% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Michigan College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.5%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Female (8.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Michigan College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,756 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Michigan College is 726 and the part-time enrollment is 1,030. This means that 41.3% of students enrolled at Southwestern Michigan College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern Michigan College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern Michigan College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Southwestern Michigan College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern Michigan College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,181 enrolled students
Black or African American
188 enrolled students
Two or More Races
84 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Michigan College is 67.3% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 4.78% Two or More Races, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.82% Asian, 0.797% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.285% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 172 students (9.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 73 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern Michigan College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Michigan College is white (215 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwestern Michigan College is General Studies (75 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (37 degrees) and General Business (15 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Michigan College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (81 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Michigan College are Elementary & middle school teachers (149,588 people), Other managers (128,022 people), Graphic designers (89,684 people), Postsecondary teachers (74,528 people), and Other designers (62,401 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Michigan College in 2021 are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (81 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees), and Agriculture (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Michigan College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Michigan College are Construction (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (11 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (81 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (21 degrees), and Agriculture (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Michigan College are Elementary & secondary schools (300,242 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (176,480 people), Construction (138,678 people), Computer Systems Design (88,452 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (82,959 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern Michigan College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
75 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded
General Business
15 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwestern Michigan College was General Studies with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwestern Michigan College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

105

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

178

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Michigan College, which is 0.59 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (178).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern Michigan College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Michigan College in General Studies, which is 0.531 times less than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Michigan College in General Studies, which is 1.88 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% of students graduating from Southwestern Michigan College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southwestern Michigan College is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
215 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Michigan College is white (215 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

7.77% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
137 degrees awarded
White Male
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Michigan College is white female (137 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (78 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Michigan College has an endowment valued at nearly $15.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNk (−0.047%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Southwestern Michigan College had a total salary expenditure of 26M. Southwestern Michigan College employs 20 Professors, 15 Assistant professors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Southwestern Michigan College are Female Professor (13), Male Assistant professor (10), and Male Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Michigan College are: Management, with 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 16 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 14 employees.

Endowment

$15.6M

2021 Endowment

19%

growth from 2020

Southwestern Michigan College has an endowment valued at about $15.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Michigan College grew 19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.3M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern Michigan College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10M

2021 Salaries

4.95%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southwestern Michigan College paid a median of $10M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($26M) and a 4.95% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.91M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southwestern Michigan College paid a total of $2.91M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Michigan College were Professor with 20 employees, Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Michigan College were Management with 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Michigan College was Female Professor with 13 employees, Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Male Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern Michigan College.