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Southwestern Christian College is located in Terrell, Texas (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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Southwestern Christian College had 251 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population.
Southwestern Christian College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Southwestern Christian College offers students meal plans. The school 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
Southwestern Christian College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 37 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | bible studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Christian College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 37 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8 | 1 |
Southwestern Christian College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Southwestern Christian College had a total enrollment of 251 students (239 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 89% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 50% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Michigan | 8% |
| New York | 6% |
| Louisiana | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Southwestern Christian College offers campus housing for 205 of its 239 (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 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,446 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,446 |
| Room and board | $ 3,455 |
| Room charge | $ 1,522 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,933 |
| Books and supplies | $ 484 |
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $25,236 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $25,236 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 21 | 51 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Track | 16 | 9 | 25 |
(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 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | 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 campus housing 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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