Safety Score
3.07 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
MI Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data
Southwestern Michigan College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
DOWAGIAC, MI · 1,953 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 7 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 3.07 per 1,000 students · national rank #2278.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 1,953 enrolled
Southwestern Michigan College is a Public institution located in DOWAGIAC, MI, enrolling approximately 1,953 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 7 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 3.07 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2278 nationally and #55 within MI.
Southwestern Michigan College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 7 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 3.07 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2278 and #55 within MI out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 1,953 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Southwestern Michigan College is "fondling" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 0 in 2021 to 3 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MI averaging 4.41 incidents per 1,000 students, Southwestern Michigan College reports 30% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 5 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 9 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#2278
See peer comparison
State Rank (MI)
#55
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Southwestern Michigan College percentile rank 59.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2278 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Southwestern Michigan College reports 30% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,417
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,394
- Avg Net Price
- $5,978
- Median Debt
- $10,959
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 38%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $33,204
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $37,303
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 133500%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| fondling | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 16 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 9 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 11 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Southwestern Michigan College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
MI
Southwestern Michigan College
3.07% top marginal rate
MA
Cambridge College
0.00% top marginal rate
MN
Gustavus Adolphus College
2.56% top marginal rate
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Cambridge College
Boston, MA · 1,952 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Gustavus Adolphus College
St Peter, MN · 1,952 enrolled
Safety Score 2.56
Rhodes College
Memphis, TN · 1,952 enrolled
Safety Score 6.66
Buena Vista University
STORM LAKE, IA · 1,951 enrolled
Safety Score 3.08
University of Maine at Farmington
FARMINGTON, ME · 1,950 enrolled
Safety Score 9.74
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwestern Michigan College safe?
Southwestern Michigan College has a safety score of 3.07 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2278 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Southwestern Michigan College?
Southwestern Michigan College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Southwestern Michigan College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Southwestern Michigan College compare to similar schools?
Southwestern Michigan College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within MI. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Southwestern Michigan College have fire safety data?
Yes. Southwestern Michigan College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Southwestern Michigan College's Safety Profile
Southwestern Michigan College in DOWAGIAC, MI enrolls 1,953 students and has a safety score of 3.07 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2278 nationally.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.
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