Southwestern Christian University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,323

10.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,714

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2019 Acceptance Rate

62.1%

340 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

364

94.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

12.7%

15 Graduates

About

Southwestern Christian University is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southwestern Christian University were Kinesiology & Exercise Science (19 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees), and General Human Services (4 degrees).

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Christian University. 50.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (35 degrees), 5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Christian University is $16,323, which is $−12,957 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Christian University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 198 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Christian University is $16,323, which is $12,957 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,714.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,323

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Christian University was $16,323. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Christian University is $−12,957 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$20,714

2023 Value

5.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southwestern Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,714. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southwestern Christian University grew by 5.08%.

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

$9,475

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Christian University was of $9,475 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.91% between 2022 and 2023.

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

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.87% with respect to 2022, when 89% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 198 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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 364 students enrolled at Southwestern Christian University in 2023. 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 364 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Christian University is 344 students and the part-time enrollment is 20. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at Southwestern Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.5% White, 12.9% Black or African American, 8.52% Hispanic or Latino, 7.69% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.87% Two or More Races, 1.1% Asian, and 0.275% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.1%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Black or African American Male (8.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (16.7%), followed by White Female (16.7%) and Two or More Races Male (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Christian University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 364 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Christian University is 344 and the part-time enrollment is 20. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at Southwestern Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

50%

2023 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 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
162 enrolled students
Black or African American
47 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
31 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Christian University is 44.5% White, 12.9% Black or African American, 8.52% Hispanic or Latino, 7.69% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.87% Two or More Races, 1.1% Asian, and 0.275% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 7 students (1.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1 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 (35 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southwestern Christian University is Kinesiology & Exercise Science (19 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees) and General Human Services (4 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,035,285 people), Other managers (831,282 people), Financial managers (535,822 people), Chief executives & legislators (427,298 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (314,827 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian University in 2023 are Theology (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees), Business (16 degrees), and Psychology (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Christian University are Theology (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees), Business (16 degrees), and Psychology (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (706,936 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (362,951 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (316,291 people), Outpatient care centers (242,596 people), and Individual & family services (238,789 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.

Most Common (2023)

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
19 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
14 degrees awarded
General Human Services
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwestern Christian University was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 19 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Christian University, which is 0.972 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (36).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Christian University in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 0.9 times less than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Southwestern Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southwestern Christian University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (25% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Christian University is white (35 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
23 degrees awarded
White Male
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Christian University is white female (23 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (12 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.19M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 408k (18.7%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Southwestern Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 6.33M. Southwestern Christian University employs 20 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southwestern Christian University are Female No academic rank (10), and Male No academic rank (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Endowment

$2.19M

2023 Endowment

0.987%

decline from 2022

Southwestern Christian University has an endowment valued at about $2.19M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Christian University declined 0.987% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.2M 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

$1.23M - Federal
$435k - State
$141k - Local

As of 2023, Southwestern Christian University received $1.23M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $435k from state grants and contracts, and $141k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$4.41M

2023 Salaries

24.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southwestern Christian University paid a median of $4.41M in salaries, which represents 69.7% of their overall expenditure ($6.33M) and a 24.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.34% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.65% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southwestern Christian University paid a total of $1.06M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Christian University was No academic rank with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Christian University was Female No academic rank with 10 employees, and Male No academic rank with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern Christian University.

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