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95%
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Best Regional Universities in the Midwest

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Almost $10 Million
in scholarships

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Best Value Schools

U.S. News & World Report

13:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

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Top Performers on Social Mobility

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Stories From The Woods

Smart, talented and passionate individuals are working toward their goals at SMWC. VIEW ALL

Zon M.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"Great opportunity to both attain my degree and pursue my athletic career."

Elizabeth W.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"Being here has given me growth."

Dylan M.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"Four letters, Home."

Destiny T.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"You can feel comfortable with the people here."

Paige C.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"It is a place where everybody knows everybody."

"This is a place that I will forever be proud to call “home."

Katrina S.

Campus Undergraduate Student

"SMWC is welcoming, peaceful and empowering."

Savannah B.

Campus Undergraduate Student

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Nov 16

SMWC Alumni Gathering: SMWC Men’s Basketball at Moody Bible Institute

Nov 27

Thanksgiving Break

Nov 28

Thanksgiving Break

Nov 29

Thanksgiving Break

Dec 7

Light Your Way Christmas Parade

Dec 8

Christmas Chorale Concert

Dec 10

Final Exams

Dec 11

Final Exams

Dec 12

Final Exams

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