Southwestern College
http://www.sckans.edu100 College Street, Winfield, Kansas 67156-6224
(620) 229-6000
Southwestern College provides a values-based learning experience that emphasizes intellectual, personal, and spiritual growth. Founded in 1885 by Kansas Methodists and now related to the Kansas West Conference of the United Methodist Church, the college offers both bachelor’s and master’s degrees on-ground and online. Southwestern College: * Prepares students for careers and for graduate studies with courses that foster critical thinking and effective communication and are characterized by meaningful professor-student interaction. * Employs emerging technologies that promote learning. * Strives to live by and teach a sustainable way of life. * Provides preparation for a wide range of church-related vocations ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Less than one year certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | Town: Distant |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Southwestern College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 47.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,137), and 47% receive loans ($8,339 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,750. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Southwestern College is $17,926 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 293 people applied to Southwestern College. Of the applicants, 90.0% were admitted (87.0% male & 94.0% female ) and 45.0% accepted (42.0% male and 49.0% female) Of the 1,525 undergraduate students at Southwestern College, 62.0% are part-time. And 92.0% of the 285 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 54.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 70.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 36.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 45.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 45.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | (800) 846-1543 |
| Admissions Office Email | scadmit@sckans.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 100 College Street Winfield, Kansas 67156-2499 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | https://w3.sckans.edu/forms/admissions/transfer-application/ |
| Admissions Website | http://www.sckans.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to Southwestern College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 380 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 540 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 430 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 550 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 390 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 560 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 24 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 25 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 24 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 21 | ||||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 236 | 59 | |||
| Accounting | 12 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 93 | 56 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other | 38 | ||||
| Finance, General | 1 | ||||
| Human Resources Development | 58 | ||||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 2 | ||||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 27 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 10 | ||||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | ||||
| Journalism | 4 | ||||
| Radio and Television | 5 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 66 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 40 | ||||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | 20 | ||||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 | ||||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | ||||
| Education | 45 | 14 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 40 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 4 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 17 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 17 | ||||
| History | 3 | ||||
| History, General | 3 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 3 | ||||
| General Studies | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 4 | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 4 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 3 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 6 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 6 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 58 | 2 | |||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 30 | ||||
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 28 | 2 | |||
| Social sciences | 21 | 22 | |||
| Social Sciences, Other | 21 | 22 | |||
| Theology and religious vocations | 16 | 5 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 5 | ||||
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 16 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 4 | ||||
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | ||||
| Music, General | 2 | ||||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||||
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