Southwestern Christian University

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Southwestern Christian University, also known SCU, is located in Bethany, Oklahoma. Established in 1946 by the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, the university was initially known as Southwestern Bible College and was renamed to SCU in 2001. The university grants bachelor’s and associate’s degrees, as well as offering diplomas in a range of study areas. The degree programs include biblical leadership, human and family services and business leadership. The university offers oversees study programs to students as well.

Southwestern Christian University is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association and the Interstate Collegiate Conference. SCU students participate in sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer and cross country. The university houses several student organizations including the Robert Hough Missionary Society, the Student Senate and the Armor-Bearers.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Pentecostal Holiness Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in family and social work and religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Southwestern Christian University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 291 in 2009-2010 (243 full-time equivalent).

About 71% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 29% of the class.

Undergrads are 46% of enrolled students and graduate students are 54%.

Students under 25 years old represent 49% of the student body. About 23% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Southwestern Christian University provides on-campus housing for 117 of its 243 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

Southwestern Christian University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (12 awarded)

• Human Development and Family Studies
• Human Services

LIBERAL ARTS (6 awarded)

• English Language and Literature
• General Studies

MUSIC (0 awarded)

• Music Performance

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (16 awarded)

• Bible/Biblical Studies
• Religion/Religious Studies
• Religious/Sacred Music
• Theology and Religious Vocations