by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Southwestern Michigan College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The total cost of attendance at Southwestern Michigan College spanned $14,999.00 to $15,529.00 depending on your residency status.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: about $14,999.00 in-state versus $15,529.00 for out-of-state students.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $7,864.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,135.00 |
| Total cost | $14,999.00 |
| That is 22% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,999.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,611.00 |
| Net price | $5,388.00 |
| That is 72% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,999.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,455.00 |
| Net price | $4,544.00 |
| That is 76% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,394.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,135.00 |
| Total cost | $15,529.00 |
| That is 19% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,529.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,611.00 |
| Net price | $5,918.00 |
| That is 69% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,529.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,455.00 |
| Net price | $5,074.00 |
| That is 74% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by roughly 5.1% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Freshman year | $4,776.00 | $5,664.00 | $15,766.00 |
| Senior year | $5,548.00 | $6,578.00 | $18,311.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $20,622.00 | $24,453.00 | $68,071.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,856.00 | $9,316.00 | $25,932.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $237.00 | $281.00 | $783.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,479.00 | $33,768.00 | $94,003.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Freshman year | $4,776.00 | $5,664.00 | $15,766.00 |
| Senior year | $5,021.00 | $5,953.00 | $16,573.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,797.00 | $11,617.00 | $32,339.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,732.00 | $4,426.00 | $12,320.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $113.00 | $134.00 | $372.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,530.00 | $16,043.00 | $44,659.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Freshman year | $5,334.00 | $6,221.00 | $16,323.00 |
| Senior year | $6,195.00 | $7,225.00 | $18,958.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $23,028.00 | $26,858.00 | $70,476.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,773.00 | $10,232.00 | $26,849.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $265.00 | $309.00 | $811.00 |
| Total amount paid | $31,800.00 | $37,090.00 | $97,325.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Freshman year | $5,334.00 | $6,221.00 | $16,323.00 |
| Senior year | $5,606.00 | $6,539.00 | $17,158.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $10,940.00 | $12,760.00 | $33,482.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,168.00 | $4,861.00 | $12,755.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $126.00 | $147.00 | $385.00 |
| Total amount paid | $15,108.00 | $17,621.00 | $46,237.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $5,978.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,463.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,185.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,742.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,156.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,599.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,834.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Southwestern Michigan College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Southwestern Michigan College stands at $5,500.00, landing it in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,012.00 |
| 25th | $3,564.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $12,599.00 |
| 90th | $19,352.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $5,500.00 |
| Middle income | $6,500.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $7,525.00 |
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Southwestern Michigan College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 24.4% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Southwestern Michigan College reach $52,786,136.00 covering 5,349 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 13 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,400.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,100.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veteran aid breakdown.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Southwestern Michigan College, keep these questions in mind:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.