Southwestern Christian College is located in Terrell, TX (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a Churches of Christ school. Southwestern Christian College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Southwestern Christian College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
The school is an open-admission school.
Southwestern Christian College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 201 enrolled students in 2007-2008. Southwestern Christian College has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Southwestern Christian College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Southwestern Christian College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern Christian College
200 Bowser Circle
Terrell, TX 75160-4812
http://www.swcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 31 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | bible studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Christian College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 31 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8 | 1 |
Southwestern Christian College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Southwestern Christian College had a total enrollment of 201 students (234 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
Southwestern Christian College offers campus housing for 200 of its 234 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Terrell, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,185 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,185 |
| Room and board | $ 3,813 |
| Room charge | $ 1,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,133 |
| Books and supplies | $ 630 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,410 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361800)
Southwestern Christian College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $30,356 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $30,650 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 20 | 42 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Track | 10 | 8 | 18 |
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern Christian College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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