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Southwestern Christian University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 221
Religious affiliation Pentecostal
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 62%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Bethany, Oklahoma, SWCU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southwestern Christian University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southwestern Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, SWCU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at SWCU is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 69% at SWCU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2019 admitted students

62.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,908

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Christian University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $7,578
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,908

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Christian University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $16,350
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Southwestern Christian University received on average $9,979 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,979
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 58 43% $4,792 $277,939
Other Federal Grant 58 43% $4,917 $285,189
State Grant/Scholarships 47 35% $4,936 $231,996
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 132 99% $6,213 $820,065
Total Grant & Scholarships 134 100% $9,979 $1,337,250

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern Christian University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwestern Christian University students is 24.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.9%.

24.1%

  • African American 14.3% 2 students
  • white 26.2% 11 students
  • unknown 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 14.3% 2 students
  • International Students 33.3% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sooner Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwestern Christian University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwestern Christian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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