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Southwestern Christian University, Oklahoma

Overview of Southwestern Christian University

Southwestern Christian University can be found in Bethany, Oklahoma (a large suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Pentecostal Holiness Church school. Southwestern Christian University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at Southwestern Christian University are in family and social work and religion and philosophy.

Southwestern Christian University Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 390 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Southwestern Christian University centered around 460 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower.

Student Body

In 2005, 304 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Southwestern Christian University, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Student dorms or apartments are common at Southwestern Christian University. The school offers students meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southwestern Christian University

Southwestern Christian University
7210 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
http://www.swcu.edu

Southwestern Christian University Programs and Degrees (2005)

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

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy53theology and religious vocations, religious education, bible studies, religion, religious music
Liberal Arts9general studies
Business And Management6business management, non-profit management
Family And Social Work5family studies
Music0music performance

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree339
Master's degree311
Associate's degree91

Student Body

In 2005, Southwestern Christian University had a total enrollment of 304 students (278 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men42%
Women28%
Full-Time78%
Part-Time22%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate70%
Graduate30%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White72%
Black14%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
American Indian5%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1922%
20-2117%
22-2415%
25-296%
30-3410%
35-395%
40-4915%
50-649%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Oklahoma73%
Texas11%
North Carolina5%
Kansas4%
Montana2%
Missouri2%

Southwestern Christian University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time80 %

Southwestern Christian University Room and Board (2005)

Southwestern Christian University offers campus housing for 113 of its 278 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

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

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Southwestern Christian University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total938187%81100%
Men413483%34100%
Women272385%23100%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal390530
SAT Math460610
ACT Verbal1620
ACT Math1420
ACT Composite1520

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT15%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT85%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Southwestern Christian University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year0*1*
Assistant professoracademic year1*0*
Instructoracademic year4$44,8262*
All faculty totalacademic year5$43,8553$42,835

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

Southwestern Christian University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

Southwestern Christian University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southwestern Christian University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Southwestern Christian University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Southwestern Christian University % students 40 years or older
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Southwestern Christian University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Southwestern Christian University Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Southwestern Christian University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Southwestern Christian University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Southwestern Christian University % of students from other states
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Southwestern Christian University % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Southwestern Christian University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Pentecostal Holiness Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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