Southwestern Christian University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,900

34.2% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$20,528

After Financial Aid

2019 Acceptance Rate

62.1%

340 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

399

87.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

15.1%

18 Graduates

About

Southwestern Christian University is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southwestern Christian University were General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (25 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (5 degrees).

In 2024, 88 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Christian University. 51.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (47 degrees), 3.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Christian University is $21,900, which is $−6,278 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Christian University is $21,900, which is $6,278 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,528.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,900

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Christian University was $21,900. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Christian University is $−6,278 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,528

2024 Value

0.898%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southwestern Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,528. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southwestern Christian University grew by 0.898%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,803

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Christian University was of $9,803 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.46% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Southwestern Christian University received 340 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 40.2% annual growth. Out of those 340 applicants, 211 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.1% acceptance rate.

There were 399 students enrolled at Southwestern Christian University in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwestern Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 54%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

211

Accepted Out of 340

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwestern Christian University was 62.1% (211 admissions from 340 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 80.1%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by 40.2%, while admissions declined by 53.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southwestern Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2019)

Scores Submitted (2019)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Southwestern Christian University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwestern Christian University had a total enrollment of 399 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Christian University is 349 students and the part-time enrollment is 50. This means that 87.5% of students enrolled at Southwestern Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.1% White, 11.5% Black or African American, 9.52% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.27% Hispanic or Latino, 4.76% Two or More Races, 0.501% Asian, and 0.501% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.8%), followed by White Female (21.3%) and Black or African American Male (7.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (16%), followed by White Female (12%) and Black or African American Male (8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Christian University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 399 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Christian University is 349 and the part-time enrollment is 50. This means that 87.5% of students enrolled at Southwestern Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern Christian University was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Southwestern Christian University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
164 enrolled students
Black or African American
46 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
38 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Christian University is 41.1% White, 11.5% Black or African American, 9.52% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.27% Hispanic or Latino, 4.76% Two or More Races, 0.501% Asian, and 0.501% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 24 students (6.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 2 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Christian University is white (47 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southwestern Christian University is General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (25 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (5 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (13 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees), and Business (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,714,943 people), Accountants & auditors (1,048,519 people), Other managers (888,365 people), Secondary school teachers (601,817 people), and Financial managers (556,977 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian University in 2024 are Theology (13 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees), Business (29 degrees), Education (9 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian University are Theology (13 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees), Business (29 degrees), Education (9 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,340,945 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (694,456 people), Computer Systems Design (684,556 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (537,330 people), and Construction (511,536 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern Christian University.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwestern Christian University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwestern Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Christian University, which is 0.956 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (45).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.89 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Christian University in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 1.27 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 9% of students graduating from Southwestern Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 15% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
47 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Christian University is white (47 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
46 degrees awarded
White Male
42 degrees awarded
White Female
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Christian University is white female (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (42 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 274k (15.3%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Southwestern Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 6.28M. Southwestern Christian University employs 17 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southwestern Christian University are Male No academic rank (9), and Female No academic rank (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Christian University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Endowment

$1.8M

2024 Endowment

17.8%

decline from 2023

Southwestern Christian University has an endowment valued at about $1.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Christian University declined 17.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $47.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$907k - Federal
$413k - State
$125k - Local

As of 2024, Southwestern Christian University received $907k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $413k from state grants and contracts, and $125k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$2.49M

2024 Salaries

43.6%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Southwestern Christian University paid a median of $2.49M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($6.28M) and a 43.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 24.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.34% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$831k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Southwestern Christian University paid a total of $831k to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Christian University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

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