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Students attend Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Southwestern College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Southwestern College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in business and management and computer science and engineering.
Southwestern College is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 28% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 590. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Southwestern College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,416 students at the school (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Southwestern College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Southwestern College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Southwestern College values student athletics, and belongs to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern College
100 College St
Winfield, KS 67156-6224
General Phone: (620) 229-6000
Admissions Phone: (620) 229-6236
Financial Aid Phone: (620) 229-6215
http://www.sckans.edu
Southwestern College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 205 | business management, management science, human resources, operations management, accounting, business communications, marketing, MIS |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 41 | computer support, computer and info science |
| Education And Teaching | 37 | special ed, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and safety, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 14 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, marine biology |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | history, English, general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | manufacturing tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy and religious studies, pre-ministerial studies |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | film studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 3 | media studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 347 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 63 | 3 |
In 2005, Southwestern College had a total enrollment of 1,416 students (911 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 53% |
| Texas | 20% |
| Oklahoma | 16% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Southwestern College offers campus housing for 607 of its 911 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Winfield, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 494 | 136 | 28% | 136 | 100% |
| Men | 279 | 65 | 23% | 65 | 100% |
| Women | 215 | 71 | 33% | 71 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (620) 229-6236
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,218 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,218 |
| Room and board | $ 5,258 |
| Room charge | $ 2,334 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,924 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,574 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 194000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (620) 229-6215
Southwestern College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $52,185 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $51,468 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $43,780 | 7 | $43,021 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $35,828 | 8 | $35,269 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $43,441 | 16 | $40,365 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 175 | 80 | 255 |
| Football | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| Basketball | 18 | 20 | 38 |
| Track | 22 | 15 | 37 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 45 | 76 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(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% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services 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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