Outcomes at SMC
Graduation Rate
32.08%
Transfer-out Rate
16.77%
Retention Rate
60.00%
The graduation rate at Southwestern Michigan College is 32.08% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan. 153 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 477 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 21.25%.
The transfer-out rate is 16.77% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 60% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Southwestern Michigan College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Southwestern Michigan College. 153 students have completed and 80 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 32 students still enrolled and 212 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 477 | 200 | 277 |
| Completers | 153 (32.08%) | 62 (31.00%) | 91 (32.85%) |
| Transfer-out | 80 (16.77%) | 34 (17.00%) | 46 (16.61%) |
| Still Enrolled | 32 (6.71%) | 12 (6.00%) | 20 (7.22%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 212 (44.44%) | 92 (46.00%) | 120 (43.32%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 7 students have completed in 2 years and additional 7 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 153 (32.08%) |
62 (31.00%) |
91 (32.85%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 7 (1.47%) |
6 (3.00%) |
1 (0.36%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 146 (30.61%) |
56 (28.00%) |
90 (32.49%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 108 (22.64%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 7 (1.47%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 101 (21.17%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32.08% (153/477) | 31.00% (62/200) | 32.85% (91/277) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12.50% (1/8) | 0.00% (0/5) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Asian | 33.33% (1/3) | 33.33% (1/3) | - (0/0) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 13.95% (12/86) | 10.81% (4/37) | 16.33% (8/49) |
| Hispanic | 27.59% (8/29) | 26.67% (4/15) | 28.57% (4/14) |
| White | 37.66% (116/308) | 37.01% (47/127) | 38.12% (69/181) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 19.05% (4/21) | 25.00% (1/4) | 17.65% (3/17) |
| Unknown | 47.62% (10/21) | 50.00% (4/8) | 46.15% (6/13) |