Southwestern Michigan College Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
0%
International
9
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southwestern Michigan College has a diverse student body with 31% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
69.4%(1,500)
Hispanic
2.0%(44)
African American
12.5%(270)
Asian
1.2%(26)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(4)
Two or More Races
6.7%(144)
Unknown
7.3%(157)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment2,162
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Southwestern Michigan College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Southwestern Michigan College has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.0%(907)
Women
58.0%(1,255)

Gender Statistics

Men907

42% of total enrollment

Women1,255

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southwestern Michigan College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 43% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
24.8%(485)
18-19
34.3%(669)
20-21
13.5%(263)
22-24
6.5%(126)
25+
21.0%(410)

Age Diversity Insights

43%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southwestern Michigan College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 102% in-state residents, -2% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(475)

Regional Representation

In-State475

102% of student body

States Represented

9 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age