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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern Michigan College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwestern Michigan College students is 28.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.7%.

28.6%

  • asian 28.6% 2 students
  • African American 8.1% 5 students
  • white 36.5% 96 students
  • unknown 14.3% 4 students
  • hispanic 21.4% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 21.4% 3 students

Drop Out

Southwestern Michigan College has an overall drop-out rate of 44.2% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 51.9% and 38.0% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

44.2%

  • asian 28.6% 2 students
  • African American 59.7% 37 students
  • white 41.1% 108 students
  • unknown 53.6% 15 students
  • hispanic 35.7% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 6 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Southwestern Michigan College at a rate of 21.5% yearly. As of 2018,female students' transfer rate was 24.8%, and male students' 17.5%

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

21.5%

  • asian 42.9% 3 students
  • African American 29.0% 18 students
  • white 17.1% 45 students
  • unknown 21.4% 6 students
  • hispanic 32.1% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 35.7% 5 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2018 and August 31, 2021

5.6%

  • African American 3.2% 2 students
  • white 5.3% 14 students
  • unknown 10.7% 3 students
  • hispanic 10.7% 3 students

Associate's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $53,825 $55,026 $58,414
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $18,851 $19,531 $22,808
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies NA $31,839 NA
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $29,285 NA NA