Southwestern College - Kansas Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6239 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1723 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1636 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #6673 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| #6702 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6908 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 938
- Graduates
- 103
- Male:Female Ratio
- 65:35
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.sckans.edu
Southwestern College - Kansas Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southwestern College - Kansas has an acceptance rate of 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 78% | 72% |
| Applicants | 1,452 | 870 | 575 |
| Admissions | 1,097 | 679 | 416 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 207 | 147 | 60 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
4 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
445 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 446 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 181 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 163 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 145 (14%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 24 (2%) |
| Asian | 24 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 15 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwestern College - Kansas is $29,488 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 | $26,294 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,688 |
| $48-75K | $30,032 |
| $75-110K | $31,315 |
| $110K+ | $32,739 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,672 | $11,304 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,672 | $11,304 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,672 | $11,304 |
| Fee in-district | $150 | $240 |
| Fee in-state | $150 | $240 |
| Fee out-of-state | $150 | $240 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 551 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,294 |
| Room charge | $4,838 |
| Meal charge | $5,456 |
Southwestern College - Kansas majors
Southwestern College - Kansas has granted 296 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 33 master's across 8 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southwestern College - Kansas.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | 13 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 33 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 20 | ||
| Computer Science | 19 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 18 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 13 | ||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 10 | 3 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Psychology, General | 9 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 7 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 7 | ||
| Sports Studies | 7 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 6 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| General Studies | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Christian Studies | 2 | ||
| Communication, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Finance, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| Digital Arts | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 296 | 33 | 7 |
Southwestern College - Kansas has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 26% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern College - Kansas has published 144 scientific papers with 974 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, History, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 15 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | 4 | 9 |
| 2000 | 2 | 16 |
| 2001 | 3 | 15 |
| 2002 | 11 | 17 |
| 2003 | 1 | 17 |
| 2004 | 5 | 14 |
| 2005 | 4 | 18 |
| 2006 | 2 | 18 |
| 2007 | 4 | 18 |
| 2008 | 4 | 39 |
| 2009 | 4 | 23 |
| 2010 | 6 | 33 |
| 2011 | 0 | 46 |
| 2012 | 2 | 58 |
| 2013 | 2 | 45 |
| 2014 | 4 | 42 |
| 2015 | 4 | 42 |
| 2016 | 1 | 41 |
| 2017 | 4 | 31 |
| 2018 | 0 | 27 |
| 2019 | 0 | 37 |
| 2020 | 1 | 34 |
| 2021 | 5 | 38 |
| 2022 | 4 | 30 |
| 2023 | 3 | 22 |
| 2024 | 1 | 21 |
| 2025 | 2 | 20 |
Notable alumni
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Neil Frank
- Enrolled in Southwestern College - Kansas
- In 1953 graduated with Bachelor of Science in chemistry
- Occupations
- journalistmeteorologist
- Biography
-
Neil Laverne Frank was an American meteorologist and the director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Coral Gables, Florida. He was instrumental in advancing both the scientific and informational aspects of hurricane forecasting. Frank retired in 2008 as chief meteorologist at KHOU in Houston. He was the grandfather of American singer Forrest Frank, best known as one half of the pop duo Surfaces and his solo career as a Contemporary Christian music performer.
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Charles Fall
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Charles Dialor Fall is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 61st district since 2019. A Democrat, he was the first Muslim elected to the Assembly. In October 2025, Fall was elected the chair of the Staten Island Democratic Party.
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Bob Rankin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Robert E. Rankin is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Colorado State Senate for the 8th district (and briefly the 5th) from 2019 until his resignation on January 10, 2023. He was initially appointed to the State Senate by a vacancy committee in January 2019 after the resignation of Randy Baumgardner.
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Arthur Covey
- Occupations
- painterlithographerartistdraftspersongraphic artist
- Biography
-
Arthur Sinclair Covey was an American muralist whose paintings depicted industrial workers doing their jobs.
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James Wilson
- Born in
-
United States - Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
James D. "Jim" Wilson is an American politician who served as a Colorado State Representative for the 60th district from January 9, 2013 to January 13, 2021. Representative Wilson's district included all or parts of Colorado counties of Chaffee County, Custer County, Fremont County, and Park County. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Charles E. Brown, Jr
- Years
- 1911-1996 (aged 85)
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Charles Edwin Brown Jr. was a major general and Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army.
General info
| Alternative names | SC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1885 |
| Motto | Lux Esto There Is Light |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 155 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 College Street Winfield, Kansas, 67156-2499 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 6202296000 |