Southwestern Christian College

200 Bowser Circle
Terrell, TX 75160-4812
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  • 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 164 students (93% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
  • Southwestern Christian College is the only community colleges within Kaufman County, TX.
  • The nearest community college to Southwestern Christian College is Eastfield College (22.3 miles away).

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Southwestern Christian College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwestern Christian College(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty19 staff76 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Southwestern Christian College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Southwestern Christian College diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment164 students3,921 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio9:135:1
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# Full-Time Students153 students1,055 students
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# Part-Time Students11 students2,866 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-252
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% Hispanic
3%
37%
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% Black
77%
13%
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% White		-
39%
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% Non Resident races
20%
2%
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Diversity Score0.370.69
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$24,000$33,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $7,764 is less than the state average of $13,730. The private state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$7,764$13,730
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,250$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$7,481$5,015
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to Southwestern Christian College is Eastfield College (22.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Eastfield College
    Public
    15,112 students | 22.30 Mi3737 Motley Dr
    Mesquite,  TX  75150
    (972) 860-7100     22.3015,112
  • Remington College-Dallas Campus
    Private, non-profit
    822 students | 23.10 Mi1800 Eastgate Dr
    Garland,  TX  75041
    (972) 686-7878     23.10822
  • Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
    Dallas Institute of Funeral Service Photo - Lovely Campus
    Private, non-profit
    204 students | 23.30 Mi3909 S Buckner Blvd
    Dallas,  TX  75227
    (214) 388-5466     23.30204
  • Richland College
    Richland College Photo
    Public
    18,915 students | 28.70 Mi12800 Abrams Rd.
    Dallas,  TX  75243
    28.7018,915
  • Cedar Valley College
    Public
    6,759 students | 29.30 Mi3030 North Dallas Ave
    Lancaster,  TX  75134
    (972) 860-8201     29.306,759
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 164 students
  • Private-state tuition: $7,764
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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Did You Know?
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,026 per year for in-state students and $6,207 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,730 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 higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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