Southwestern College - Kansas Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5591 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1571 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1487 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #6410 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #6424 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6724 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 1,067
- Graduates
- 107
- 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 70% and is among the top 32% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 70% | 71% |
| Applicants | 1,240 | 816 | 419 |
| Admissions | 870 | 570 | 296 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 196 | 122 | 74 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 5 | 1 |
2 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
557 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southwestern College - Kansas are 900-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
138 or 68%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southwestern College - Kansas are 17-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 491 (42%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 245 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 168 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 168 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 26 (2%) |
| Asian | 21 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwestern College - Kansas is $27,003 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 | $22,503 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,331 |
| $48-75K | $27,662 |
| $75-110K | $30,261 |
| $110K+ | $30,785 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,500 | $13,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,500 | $13,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,500 | $13,140 |
| Fee in-district | $150 | $180 |
| Fee in-state | $150 | $180 |
| Fee out-of-state | $150 | $180 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 519 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,380 |
| Room charge | $4,410 |
| Meal charge | $4,970 |
Southwestern College - Kansas majors
Southwestern College - Kansas has granted 320 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 46 master's across 7 programs, and 8 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 | 48 | 22 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 36 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 23 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 18 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 18 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 18 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 15 | ||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 13 | 2 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 13 | ||
| Psychology, General | 13 | ||
| Computer Science | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 10 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Communication, General | 6 | ||
| Sports Studies | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| General Studies | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 3 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | ||
| Christian Studies | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Digital Arts | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Radio and Television | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 320 | 46 | 8 |
Southwestern College - Kansas has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 32% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern College - Kansas has published 140 scientific papers with 1,119 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Biology, Law, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 9 |
| 1998 | 1 | 9 |
| 1999 | 4 | 7 |
| 2000 | 2 | 16 |
| 2001 | 3 | 32 |
| 2002 | 11 | 28 |
| 2003 | 1 | 32 |
| 2004 | 5 | 38 |
| 2005 | 2 | 40 |
| 2006 | 2 | 43 |
| 2007 | 5 | 35 |
| 2008 | 4 | 39 |
| 2009 | 3 | 36 |
| 2010 | 6 | 41 |
| 2011 | 0 | 49 |
| 2012 | 3 | 48 |
| 2013 | 1 | 40 |
| 2014 | 4 | 41 |
| 2015 | 5 | 44 |
| 2016 | 1 | 47 |
| 2017 | 4 | 42 |
| 2018 | 0 | 34 |
| 2019 | 2 | 45 |
| 2020 | 1 | 44 |
| 2021 | 4 | 41 |
| 2022 | 5 | 42 |
| 2023 | 4 | 34 |
Notable alumni
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Neil Frank
- Occupations
- meteorologistjournalist
- Biography
-
Neil Laverne Frank is an American meteorologist and former director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Florida. He was instrumental in advancing both the scientific and informational aspects of hurricane forecasting. He retired in 2008 as Chief Meteorologist at KHOU-TV in Houston.
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Bob Rankin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Robert 'Bob' 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
- paintergraphic artistdrawerartistlithographer
- 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 | 236 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 College Street Winfield, Kansas, 67156-2499 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 6202296000 |