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Southwestern Christian University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bethany, OK

$14,066

Avg tuition

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About Southwestern Christian University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Pentecostal Holiness Church  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Southwestern Christian University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Bethany, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 460, and admissions are selective. The university offers 21 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 24%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $14,066.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

24% 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 scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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482

Students enrolled

50%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

43%

Non-U.S. Citizen

17%

Black

16%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

7%

American Indian/Alaska Native

6%

Unknown

1%

Asian

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

44%

Socio-economic diversity

43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

6

Total Online Enrollment

242

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

74% On-campus

26% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 24% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $14,066 $14,066
Graduate $7,758 $7,758

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $2,000
On-campus room and board $8,600
On-campus other expenses $1,800
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,800
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,640
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,240

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $26,466 $26,466
Off-campus without family $27,506 $27,506
Off-campus with family $18,306 $18,306

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

43%

State Grant Aid

35%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

43%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,917
State Grant Aid $4,936
Institution Grant Aid $6,213
Pell Grant Aid $4,493

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Education

BA

MA

DOC

3

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

4

History

BA

MA

DOC

5

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

6

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

8

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

9

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

11

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

12

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

13

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Resource

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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.