Southwestern College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Winfield, KS

$33,100

Avg tuition

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About Southwestern College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, United Methodist  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.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Southwestern College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Winfield, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,272, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The college offers 58 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $33,100.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

56% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

53% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

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 17-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 870-1090

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Learn more about how we determine school awards

1k

Students enrolled

55%

Online student enrollment

10:1

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
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

37%

Unknown

31%

Hispanic

12%

Black

10%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

36%

Socio-economic diversity

54% 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

40

Total Online Enrollment

771

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

51% On-campus

49% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 34% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 88% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $33,100 $33,100
Graduate $11,934 $11,934

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $8,500
On-campus other expenses $6,562
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,108
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $7,706
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $7,706

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $49,162 $49,162
Off-campus without family $48,914 $48,914
Off-campus with family $41,806 $41,806

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

55%

State Grant Aid

23%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,659
State Grant Aid $3,109
Institution Grant Aid $18,407
Pell Grant Aid $4,049

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

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

Participation

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

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

12

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

13

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC