Southwestern Christian University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8020 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2073 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1980 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
- 460
- Graduates
- 22
- 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.
225 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
17 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 | 207 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 84 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 76 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 39 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (3%) |
| Asian | 5 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwestern Christian University is $19,847 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 | $16,948 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,004 |
| $48-75K | $19,895 |
| $75-110K | $20,901 |
| $110K+ | $23,837 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,230 | $7,758 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,230 | $7,758 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,230 | $7,758 |
| Fee in-district | $3,678 | $3,822 |
| Fee in-state | $3,678 | $3,822 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,678 | $3,822 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 221 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,700 |
Southwestern Christian University majors
Southwestern Christian University has granted 64 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs and 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 5 | 11 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | 2 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Human Services, General | 5 | ||
| Psychology, General | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5 | 64 | 11 |
Southwestern Christian University has a graduation rate of 24%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 24% | 22% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern Christian University has published 14 scientific papers with 45 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Psychology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Demography, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Public Health, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, and Theology / Divinity / Religious studies.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | 8 | 18 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 |
| 2021 | 2 | 9 |
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 |