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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.
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Campus Location200 Bowser Circle
Terrell, TX 75160-4812
USA
Main Tel: (972) 524-3341
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Southwestern Christian College HighlightsWhere Southwestern Christian College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Churches of Christ religious affiliation.
- Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 33 | 1 | | Bachelor | 2 | 1 |
StudentsSouthwestern Christian College is a historically black college. The student enrollment at Southwestern Christian College was 201 in 2007 (197 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,185 | | Room | $ 1,680 | | Board | $ 2,133 | | Books and supplies | $ 630 | | Other | $ 1,410 |
Financial Aid: Southwestern Christian College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 3 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 3 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsSouthwestern Christian College provides on-campus housing for 221 of its 197 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) LIBERAL ARTS (33 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (2 awarded)
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