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Southwestern Christian University

Overview of Southwestern Christian University

Southwestern Christian University can be found in Bethany, OK (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 Post-Master's certificate 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. People attending Southwestern Christian University come from a variety of states around the country.

Student Body

In 2007, 264 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Southwestern Christian University, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Southwestern Christian University. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Southwestern Christian University offers students meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southwestern Christian University

Southwestern Christian University
7210 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
General Phone: (405) 789-7661
http://www.swcu.edu

Southwestern Christian University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy51theology and religious vocations, bible studies, religious music, religion
Business And Management15business management, non-profit management
Family And Social Work13family studies
Liberal Arts7general studies, English
Music0music performance

Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Christian University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree459
Master's degree281
Associate's degree71
Post-master's certificate61

Student Body

In 2007, Southwestern Christian University had a total enrollment of 264 students (244 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men72%
Women28%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate73%
Graduate27%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White55%
Black19%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian5%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)15%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1916%
20-2117%
22-2414%
25-2911%
30-346%
35-398%
40-4915%
50-6412%
65+0%

Southwestern Christian University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time35 %

Southwestern Christian University Room and Board (2007)

Southwestern Christian University offers campus housing for 113 of its 244 (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 18 meals per week.

Southwestern Christian University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total986667%3655%
Men614167%2663%
Women372568%1040%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1219
ACT Math1517
ACT Composite1519

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT66%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Southwestern Christian University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 9,668
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,668
Room and board$ 4,600
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 4,000

Financial Aid:
Southwestern Christian University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 318000)

Southwestern Christian University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track44

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year0*1*
Associate professoracademic year1*0*
Assistant professoracademic year1*2*
Instructoracademic year2*1*
All faculty totalacademic year4$44,6554$49,257

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

Southwestern Christian University Degree Programs (2007)

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
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
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 degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Southwestern Christian University % of degrees in family and social work
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Southwestern Christian University % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Southwestern Christian University Male % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Southwestern Christian University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Southwestern Christian University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% 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 distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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