Southwestern Christian College
Location and Contact Information
200 Bowser CircleTerrell, TX 75160-4812
USA
Main Tel: 9730000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Southwestern Christian College, also known as SwCC, was established in 1948 by Bro. G.P. Bowser, an educator and minister. Initially, it was named the Southern Bible Institute, but in 1949, the institute purchased the property of the Texas Military College, and was then christened the Southwestern Christian College. Operated by the Churches of Christ, the campus of SWCC is located in Terrell, Texas.
Southwestern Christian College offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in arts and science. Students can choose from courses in the humanities, mathematics, Bible, English, foreign languages, natural science, and Christian ministry, among others.
The athletics department of Southwestern Christian College sponsors men’s and women’s teams in basketball and track. Known as the Rams and the Lady rams, the teams compete in the NJCAA Region V. The college also offers student services including academic and career counseling, as well as financial aid.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Churches of Christ religious affiliation.
- Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,185 |
| Room | $ 1,764 |
| Board | $ 2,239 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other | $ 1,410 |
Financial Aid
Southwestern Christian College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 100% | $7,692 |
| Institutional Grant | 50% | $6,032 |
| Federal Grant | 67% | $5,526 |
| Pell Grant | 67% | $3,743 |
| Other Federal Grant | 67% | $1,783 |
| State or Local Grant | 27% | $3,721 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 57% | $3,333 |
| Federal Loan | 57% | $3,333 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southwestern Christian College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St John's College | Santa Fe, NM | 511 |
| 2 | New Mexico Military Institute | Roswell, NM | 446 |
| 3 | Cascadia Community College | Bothell, WA | 2,420 |
| 4 | Virginia Military Institute | Lexington, VA | 1,428 |
| 5 | Young Harris College | Young Harris, GA | 654 |
| 6 | Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | 340 |
| 7 | Spartanburg Methodist College | Spartanburg, SC | 750 |
| 8 | Clatsop Community College | Astoria, OR | 1,217 |
| 9 | Lincoln College | Lincoln, IL | 1,275 |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin Colleges | Madison, WI | 13,275 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 34 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 4 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 3 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 8 |
Students
Southwestern Christian College is a historically black college.
Student enrollment was 203 in 2009-2010 (203 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 90% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Southwestern Christian College provides on-campus housing for 200 of its 203 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies