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Degrees to Launch Any Career

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Two Campuses to Serve You

SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Southwestern Michigan College is a small college with big opportunities. The 240-acre campus is safe, beautiful, and always busy with activities. Experience it for yourself—all while getting a high-quality education you can take anywhere.

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Campus Living at Its Finest

Our suite-style residence halls are some of the nicest in the state! Apply for housing now for your best chance at securing a room. 

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Michigan Reconnect expanded age group to include more Michigan residents.

Program Expanded to Include Residents 21+

Michigan Reconnect has expanded it's program! If you're at least 21 and a Michigan resident, you may be eligible for free or reduced tuition.

Learn More About Michigan Reconnect
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Take A Virtual Tour

Before you come for your in-person tour, get a bird's eye view of our Dowagiac and Niles Campuses.

Check out both of our beautiful Campuses.

Upcoming Events

Little Shop of Horrors Spring Musical

March 21, 2024 - March 24, 2024

Spring Musical

Join us as the Southwestern Michigan College Theatre Department presents "Little Shop of Horrors!"

Get your tickets for SMC's Spring Musical! VIEW FULL CALENDAR
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March 20, 2024

Career Fair

Little Shop of Horrors Spring Musical

March 21, 2024 - March 24, 2024

Spring Musical

Little Shop of Horrors Spring Musical

March 22, 2024 - March 24, 2024

Spring Musical

Little Shop of Horrors Spring Musical

March 23, 2024 - March 25, 2024

Spring Musical

Little Shop of Horrors Spring Musical

March 24, 2024 - March 26, 2024

Spring Musical

Graduation 2023, recent graduates celebrating

March 27, 2024 - August 29, 2024

Registration Opens March 27

Get help with your FAFSA. Attend SMC FAFSA Night workshop.

March 27, 2024

FAFSA Completion Workshop

RonnieCon

April 13, 2024

RonnieCon

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July 21, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Choral Camp

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FAST FACTS

1,967

Students

$6,210.00

Avg. Annual Tuition and Fees

Mascot

Ronnie Roadrunner

1964

Founded

240-Acre

Dowagiac Campus

Motto

Knowledge for All

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