Southwestern Christian College

200 Bowser Circle
Terrell, TX 75160
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings
  • Southwestern Christian College, founded and sponsored by members of Churches of Christ, is accredited as a four-year (level II), educational college (limited to Bachelor's degree in Bible and Religious Education), with a two-year associate program in the liberal arts. Its purpose is to offer a holistic educational program that will motivate the student to value and achieve academic excellence within the context of commitment to moral and spiritual values; to assist students in making their transitions from high school to higher education on various levels; to assist students in preparation for varied vocations in life; to prepare future leaders for their distinct communities and the world at large. Southwestern Christian College is committed to excellence in education-Christian education. Its primary role in the field of higher education is to offer a quality academic program in the context of commitment to moral and spiritual values.

School Highlights

Southwestern Christian College serves 134 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Private-state tuition: $7,764
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southwestern Christian College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwestern Christian College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
31 staff
262 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Southwestern Christian College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Southwestern Christian College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 198% over five years.
Total Enrollment
134 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
113 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
21 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
134 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
113 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
21 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
215 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
34%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
46%
% Black
52%
13%
% White
1%
26%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
5%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,000
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $7,764 is less than the state average of $14,275. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,764
$14,275
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,561
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,067
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southwestern Christian College cost?
Southwestern Christian College's private state tuition is approximately $7,764.
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What is Southwestern Christian College's ranking?
Southwestern Christian College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Private-state tuition: $7,764
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,764 per year for in-state students and $6,054 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,275 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest College for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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