About Southwestern Christian University

Founded in 1946, Southwestern Christian University. is a college. Located in Oklahoma, which is a city setting in Oklahoma, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 746 full time undergraduate students, and 18 full time graduate students.

The Southwestern Christian University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 30 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Southwestern Christian University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate41%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range700-1020
ACT Range17-21

Admissions at SCU are considered More Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 27 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Southwestern Christian University.

20%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
17%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
17%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
100%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
40%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
60%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
40%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
20%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
17%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
17%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
100%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
40%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
60%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
40%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    8 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    5 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    8 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    9 Students rated campus facilities 3 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    9 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 78 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    9 Students rated school activities 3.3 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    9 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    9 Students rated academics 3.4 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

Southwestern Christian University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Southwestern Christian University?

5 Students rated Southwestern Christian University

Cierra - 02/15/2018

Overall, I believe Southwestern Christian University has the potential to be a great school. But unfortunately, they have not reached that potential, or in my opinion came very close at all. It's a very small school with limited degree plans, but big goals for the future. The positive aspects on campus are related to the spiritual life and the community within the students at the school. We have campus chapel twice a week and it is very enjoyable, and all the students are very friendly and inclusive.

Christian - 10/07/2017

It's a good school. The best part about it is the cost, it is very cheap. The second best part is the atmosphere. Everyone is extremely friendly, all of my professors are good. My classes have not been challenging enough though. And the food is a buzzkill, but there are a lot of places nearby to go eat.

Rachel - 04/25/2017

When I came here, I was nervous just because I was away from home. I didn't know how much I would enjoy coming here and everything that came with it. As a softball player, I was excited to start playing; I had been my whole life and I was just so excited. Although we don't have a softball field, I enjoy playing on the field we share. I think the gym and weight room are in good condition, although I have not been one to just focus on materialistic things at all. The cafeterias food was revamped over spring break and has gotten a lot better. I love it here and am proud to call it home.

Lincoln - 11/28/2016

I like the campus life here. But just like everywhere else, it has its issues but none to the point where I would want to leave. This college is a place that I would recommend other high school students to go. The campus is full of athletes so it is very competitive. it is also very small so it is easy to get around., but it is not to small that there is not a lot of students.

Southwestern Christian University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Southwestern Christian University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Southwestern Christian University is 41%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    SWCU is best known for not only giving students the education that they need to succeed in life but also equpping christian values in them.

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  3. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself "this is it kiddo, after this its time to grow up. So make the best of it! Work hard keep your grades up and play even harder! Make the most memories you can after this you and your friends will be going your seperate ways. All you will make new friends, new jobs, basically new lives. Me sure to tell your family how much you love and appreicate them their the one that will help you get to where you need to be even though they annoy the crap outta you! Peace out have a good life kiddo - sincerly your older self.".

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Answering these questions were complicated as I currently attend two colleges in Oklahoma. I attend an adult studies program of SCU located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, not on SCU's campus in Bethany . I also attend a 2-3 year ministry school in Tulsa, Rhema Bible Training College, at the same time. I am pursuing a bachelors differently than a regular 4 year program, as SCU accepts credits from Rhema therefore both colleges are working toward my degree, and with such a schedule I will have my bachelors within 3 years.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Nothing really I pretty much knew what I was getting myself into.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

47%

female

53%

male

746

Total Undergrad Enrollment

18

Total Grad Students

22%

Out-Of-State

69%

In-State

9%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

27%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
5%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
22%
% Hispanic/Latino
9%
% White or Caucasian
47%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

93% of students attending Southwestern Christian University receive some sort of financial aid. 45% were awarded federal grants. While 70% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$13,160

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$7,233

Room and Board

21,593

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,874
$30 - $48K
$7,834
$48 - $75K
$10,960
$75 - $110K
$11,524
$110K & UP
$14,066

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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