by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Southwestern Michigan College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Michigan College came in at $7,864 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $8,394. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,930 in-state and $1,930 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,934 | $6,464 |
| Fees | $1,930 | $1,930 |
| Total | $7,864 | $8,394 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Southwestern Michigan College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Southwestern Michigan College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Southwestern Michigan College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Southwestern Michigan College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Southwestern Michigan College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,112 | $5,564 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,305 | $5,776 |
| One Year Ago | $5,563 | $6,049 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,934 | $6,464 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at SMC has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 6.9%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $8,969 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.09%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,264. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 5.12%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $8,823.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,264 | $8,823 |
| In 2 Years | $8,684 | $9,274 |
| In 3 Years | $9,126 | $9,748 |
| In 4 Years | $9,590 | $10,246 |
| In 5 Years | $10,078 | $10,770 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $38,091, versus roughly $35,664 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Southwestern Michigan College, head to the Southwestern Michigan College Financial Aid page.
