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Southern Christian University, Alabama

Overview of Southern Christian University

Southern Christian University is located in Montgomery, Alabama (a medium-sized city). The school is a Churches of Christ school. Southern Christian University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Southern Christian University is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Southern Christian University Selectivity

The school is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Southern Christian University had 720 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southern Christian University is an independent coeducational institution dedicated to the spirit of its ideals and heritage. Southern Christian University's mission is to prepare men and women, through a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality at the undergraduate and graduate levels, for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service to the professions, society,church and family."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southern Christian University

Southern Christian University
1200 Taylor Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117-3553
General Phone: (334) 387-7000
Admissions Phone: (334) 387-7524
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 387-7527
http://www.southernchristian.edu

Southern Christian University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Southern Christian University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy98bible studies, pastoral counseling, ministry, theological and ministerial studies
Liberal Arts77liberal arts and sciences

Number of programs and degrees for Southern Christian University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1302
Master's degree362
First-professional degree51
Doctor's degree42

Student Body

In 2005, Southern Christian University had a total enrollment of 720 students (569 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate50%
Graduate36%
First Professional14%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
Other Races100%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Alabama38%
Texas15%
Virginia15%
Illinois8%
New York8%
Florida8%
Tennessee8%

Southern Christian University Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Montgomery, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Southern Christian University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year47$35,00013$35,000
All faculty totalcalendar year47$35,00013$35,000

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southern Christian University Degree Programs (2005)

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other

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Southern Christian University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southern Christian University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Southern Christian University Minority % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Southern Christian University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Southern Christian University % of students from other states
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Southern Christian University % of degrees in liberal arts
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Southern Christian University Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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