Southwestern Christian University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7860 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2089 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1996 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #2 of 2 | In Bethany |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Pentecostal Holiness Church
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 404
- Graduates
- 21
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- swcu.edu
Southwestern Christian University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southwestern Christian University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
128 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Southwestern Christian University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 189 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 67 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 58 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 31 (8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.7%) |
| Asian | 3 (0.7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwestern Christian University is $19,713 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,910 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,987 |
| $48-75K | $20,829 |
| $75-110K | $21,104 |
| $110K+ | $21,737 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,040 | $7,758 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,040 | $7,758 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,040 | $7,758 |
| Fee in-district | $4,276 | $4,956 |
| Fee in-state | $4,276 | $4,956 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,276 | $4,956 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 221 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,300 |
Southwestern Christian University majors
Southwestern Christian University has granted 66 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs and 2 master's in Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southwestern Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 7 | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | 3 | |
| Human Services, General | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Psychology, General | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4 | 66 | 2 |
Southwestern Christian University has a graduation rate of 15%, which is among the 3% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 15% | 9% | 24% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern Christian University has published 27 scientific papers with 66 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Public Health, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 9 | 15 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2 | 10 |
| 2021 | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 |
| 2023 | 3 | 6 |
General info
| Alternative names | SCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | Scholarship - Spirit - Service |
| Colors | royal blue, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 80 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7210 NW 39th Expressway Bethany, Oklahoma, 73008 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 4057897661 |