SWCU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Southwestern Christian University was $19,847. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SWCU

SWCU net price calculator

$19,847

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Oklahoma and nationwide.

Oklahoma's average	$11,698
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of SWCU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$19,847	$2,274 (13%)	$16,948	$19,004	$19,895	$20,901	$23,837
2021	$17,573	$2,718 (13%)	$14,545	$16,576	$18,539	$18,486	$21,804
2020	$20,291	$1,940 (11%)	$19,622	$18,075	$19,876	$22,062	$23,228
2019	$18,351	$2,557 (16%)	$15,791	$14,262	$17,342	$19,399	$21,619
2018	$15,794	$5,391 (52%)	$12,899	$14,663	$17,023	$19,133	$18,248
2017	$10,403	$1,450 (12%)	$8,874	$7,834	$10,960	$11,524	$14,066
2016	$11,853	$2,879 (20%)	$11,039	$15,426	$11,092	$16,952	$14,742
2015	$14,732	$11	$16,073	$17,121	$17,239	$19,480	$18,861
2014	$14,721	--	$19,898	$19,394	$20,651	$22,197	$21,733

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Southwestern Christian University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$33,348	$794 (2%)	$19,908	$11,440	$2,000
2021	$32,554	$1,384 (4%)	$19,114	$11,440	$2,000
2020	$31,170	$100	$18,630	$10,540	$2,000
2019	$31,070	$1,500 (5%)	$18,530	$10,540	$2,000
2018	$29,570	$900 (3%)	$17,030	$10,540	$2,000
2017	$28,670	$3,900 (16%)	$16,130	$10,540	$2,000
2016	$24,770	$240	$12,830	$10,540	$1,400
2015	$25,010	$1,810 (8%)	$12,470	$10,540	$2,000
2014	$23,200	$1,725 (7%)	$13,500	$8,100	$1,600
2013	$24,925	--	$14,025	$9,400	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at SWCU? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $8,700 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at SWCU is $967 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SWCU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SWCU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,800

If living off-campus, with family: $2,240

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,640
How much is SWCU application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SWCU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Southwestern Christian University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$541	$431
For out-of-state students	$541	$431

Housing and Meal

**SWCU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Southwestern Christian University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$8,700	19	221
2021	N/A	N/A	$7,800	19	221
2020	N/A	N/A	$7,100	19	221
2019	N/A	N/A	$7,100	20	268
2018	N/A	N/A	$7,233	19	277
2017	N/A	N/A	$7,233	19	289
2016	N/A	N/A	$6,733	19	187

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Southwestern Christian University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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