Southwestern College

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About Southwestern College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: United Methodist

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Southwestern College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Winfield, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,164, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The college offers 59 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,750.

Winfield, KS

$34,750

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

69%

Acceptance Rate Insight

69% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

49%

Retention Rate Insight

49% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

40%

Graduation Rate Insight

40% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

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 Percentile16-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile920-1110

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

52%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

39%

Unknown

26%

Black

13%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

54%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

44

Total Online Enrollment

665

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

48% On-campus

52% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold37% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold88% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

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 for the 2021–2022 academic year.

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

54%

State Grant Aid

21%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,565
State Grant Aid$3,176
Institution Grant Aid$19,173
Pell Grant Aid$4,310

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

40.3%

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

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History
10History.
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Security And Protective Services.
21Social Sciences.
22Theology And Religious Vocations.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED 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.