Southwestern Christian University

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About Southwestern Christian University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Pentecostal Holiness Church

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Southwestern Christian University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Bethany, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 351, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The university offers 21 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 13%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $16,323.

Bethany, OK

$16,323

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

62%

Acceptance Rate

50%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

13%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile900-1085

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

364

Students enrolled

45%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

45%

Unknown

2%

Black

13%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

7%

Non-U.S. Citizen

16%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

8%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

51%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

163

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

87% On-campus

13% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold10% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

51%

State Grant Aid

32%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

51%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,248
State Grant Aid$4,050
Institution Grant Aid$8,217
Pell Grant Aid$5,061

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

44.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Education.
3Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
4Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
5Psychology.
6Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
7Theology And Religious Vocations.
8Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.