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Students attend Southwestern College in Phoenix, Arizona, a large city. The school is proud of its Baptist status. Southwestern College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Southwestern College is known for its programs in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Southwestern College only let in 40% of those who applied in 2005.
There are 281 students at the school (as of 2005).
Southwestern College offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern College
2625 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032-7097
http://www.swcaz.edu
Southwestern College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 23 | education, music teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | bible studies, pastoral counseling |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | counseling psychology |
| Business And Management | 7 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 56 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Southwestern College had a total enrollment of 281 students (265 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 87% |
| California | 3% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenix, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 5 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 123 | 49 | 40% | 49 | 100% |
| Men | 60 | 21 | 35% | 21 | 100% |
| Women | 63 | 28 | 44% | 28 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,130 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,130 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 711300)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $55,296 | 3 | $52,718 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (air force)
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