Southwestern Christian College

About Southwestern Christian College

Southwestern Christian College is a private nonprofit institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Terrell, Texas. It enrolls 110 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: swcc.edu

Acceptance

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Graduation

22.4%

Net Price

$18,562

Median Earnings (10yr)

$32,672

Enrollment

110

Student : Faculty

15:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Southwestern Christian College.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Southwestern Christian College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $18,562 per year. That's below the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$14,638

Room & Board (on-campus)

$7,042

Room & Board (off-campus)

$6,942

Books & Supplies

$1,903

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$1,400

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$2,000

Total Cost of Attendance

$21,854

Application fee: $20 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $13,140
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $17,760
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $21,219
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $20,568
• Over $110,000
  $19,039

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Graduation Rate & Retention

22% of full-time students who enrolled at Southwestern Christian College graduate within six years, and 100% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Southwestern Christian College earn a median of $32,672 ten years after first enrolling. That's below the national median for U.S. colleges.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Who Studies Here

Southwestern Christian College is home to 110 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 39% are first-generation college students.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Southwestern Christian College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Southwestern Christian College offers a focused set of programs: 2 distinct programs across 2 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Southwestern Christian College is 15:1, close to the national average.

Faculty by Rank

6 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Southwestern Christian College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Southwestern Christian College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.