Southwestern Christian College

200 Bowser Circle
Terrell, TX 75160
Top Ranked (2023): 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 84 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Private-state tuition: $7,764
  • Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • 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 grown by 63% over five years.
Southwestern Christian College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Theological seminaries and other specialized faith-related institutions
Associates Colleges
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
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Student Body

The student population of Southwestern Christian College has declined by 47% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southwestern Christian College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 221% over five years.
Total Enrollment
84 students
4,541 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
80 students
1,289 students
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# Part-Time Students
4 students
3,252 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
107 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
80 students
1,266 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4 students
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
215 students
251 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
46%
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% Black
75%
12%
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% White
3%
30%
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% Two or more races
9%
2%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.42
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.48%
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,000
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $7,764 is less than the state average of $14,068. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,764
$14,068
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,561
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,067
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southwestern Christian College cost?
Southwestern Christian College's private state tuition is approximately $7,764.
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 Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Private-state tuition: $7,764
  • Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,626 per year for in-state students and $5,997 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,068 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Texas is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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