Southwestern Michigan College

Southwestern Michigan College is a public two-year institution located in Dowagiac, Michigan, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 2,162 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33.50 out of 100. The completion rate is 27% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023).

Southwestern Michigan College offers technical and health programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Carpentry/Carpenter, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security, Computer Support Specialist, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, at certificate levels.

Located in Dowagiac, Michigan, in the southwestern corner of the state near the Indiana border, Southwestern Michigan College serves a rural population with accessible career training. Its programs address workforce demand in manufacturing, healthcare, and information technology for the region.