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Southwestern Christian University

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Bethany, Oklahoma 73008

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Southwestern Christian University is a private suburban institution in Bethany, Oklahoma. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 351 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

13% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,391 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,692.

Established
1946
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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SAT Avg
351Students
12:1Student:Faculty
13%Grad Rate
$40,391Earnings 10yr
$19,692Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southwestern Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$21,316
Room & Board$9,400
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$32,625
Average Net Price$19,692
Median Debt at Graduation$20,715
Monthly Payment (10yr)$220

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,702
$30–48K$17,136
$48–75K$19,330
$75–110K$25,104
$110K+$24,819

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,692

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (20)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
351
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 13%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 15%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate12.7%
Freshman Retention50.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,574
8 Years$36,081
10 Years$40,391

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$28,500
Men
$35,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Eagles

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OK state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
195 mi(338 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
299 mi(518 min)
Austinpop. 960K
363 mi(629 min)

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