The real 2-year cost of Southwestern Michigan College
Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Southwestern Michigan College went from $3,976 to $7,510, an average of 2.9% a year.
2008–2025: history and projection
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $3,976 | – | – |
| 2009 | $4,332 | – | – |
| 2010 | $4,728 | – | – |
| 2011 | $5,154 | – | – |
| 2012 | $5,409 | – | – |
| 2013 | $5,681 | – | – |
| 2014 | $5,828 | – | – |
| 2015 | $5,967 | – | – |
| 2016 | $6,138 | – | – |
| 2017 | $6,309 | – | – |
| 2018 | $6,463 | – | – |
| 2019 | $6,619 | – | – |
| 2020 | $6,773 | – | – |
| 2021 | $6,844 | – | – |
| 2022 | $7,169 | – | – |
| 2023 | $7,510 | $7,510 | – |
| 2024 | – | $7,725 | $7,530–$7,919 |
| 2025 | – | $7,945 | $7,549–$8,351 |
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $8,172 |
| Year 2 | $8,406 |
| 2-year total | $16,578 |
Two aid scenarios
2-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $0
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $10,317
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
On-campus housing & meals
Room & board (housing plus the standard meal plan), on top of tuition.
- Latest (2023)
- $9,500/ yr
- rising 1.9% / yr
- Projected 2-year add-on
- $20,325
Books & supplies typically add ~$1,200/yr (national median, not included).
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