Southwestern Christian College

200 Bowser Circle
Terrell, TX 75160
Top-Ranked (2026-27): 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 110 students (91% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Private-state tuition: $7,764
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • 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 5 teachers has declined by 83% over five years.
Southwestern Christian College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Specialized Institutions—Theological seminaries and other specialized faith-related institutions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
73 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Southwestern Christian College has grown by 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Southwestern Christian College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
110 students
4,254 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
34:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
100 students
902 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
10 students
3,352 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
110 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
100 students
869 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
3,370 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
215 students
251 students

Showing 2008–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
47%
% Black
73%
13%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
1%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.69

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
5%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,000
$33,900

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $7,764 is less than the state average of $13,749. The private state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,764
$13,749

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,561
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,067
$5,500

Sports

School Mascot
Ram
Source: 2025 (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 Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Private-state tuition: $7,764
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • 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 $3,345 per year for in-state students and $5,806 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,749 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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