SWCU Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $21,900
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at SWCU:
- Total Enrollment: 399, including 23 online students
- 380 Undergraduate, 19 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 61.4% men, 38.6% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 16%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 2%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 58%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 23 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
SWCU Overview
Southwestern Christian University (SWCU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bethany, OK. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The SWCU's tuition & fees is $21,900 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $14,013.
The school has a total enrollment of 399 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Southwestern Christian University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Southwestern Christian University is $21,900. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,990.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $23,369 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,850.
| Undergraduate | $21,900 |
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| Graduate | $9,990 |
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| Undergraduate | $23,369 |
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| Graduate | $7,850 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Southwestern Christian University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SWCU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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