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Southwestern Christian University

Southwestern Christian University

Bethany, OK · Suburb · 377 students
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$20,146
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
14%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$40,391
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the welcoming suburb of Bethany, Oklahoma, Southwestern Christian University (SCU) is a private, Christ-centered institution renowned for integrating scholarly research with Christian faith, boasting particularly strong programs in business administration, psychology, and biblical studies. The campus culture is defined by a close-knit, supportive community where students actively participate in spiritual discipleship, regular chapel services, and a competitive NAIA athletic program. What truly sets SCU apart is its proud heritage as the first higher education institution of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, alongside its commitment to exceptionally small class sizes that ensure you receive personalized mentorship from faculty invested in both your academic success and spiritual growth.

Wikipedia:Southwestern Christian University is a private Pentecostal university in Bethany, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1946 as Southwestern Bible College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was the first Pentecostal educational institution in the state. While it was established as a Bible college for the training of Christian church leaders within the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, the denomination planned to quickly expand the school into a junior college.

Location
Bethany, OK, 73008 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
184 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$21,900
Housing & food (on campus)$10,100
Books & supplies$2,000
Cost of attendance$33,305
Average net price$20,146
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$21,900
Housing & food (on campus)$10,100
Books & supplies$2,000
Cost of attendance$33,305
Average net price$20,146
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$18,830
$30–48k
$16,903
$48–75k
$18,700
$75–110k
$22,401
$110k+
$26,620
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
14%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
9%
Back for yr 2
58%
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
21% graduated · 32% transferred · 48% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$34,574
10 yrs after entry$40,391
Debt
Median at graduation$20,715
Monthly payment$220
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26.2k
90th percentile$40,750
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Student Body
Gender
Men 62%Women 38%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
47%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$31,144
Independent
34%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
9%
Black
11%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
17%
AI/AN
10%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$34,574
After 10 yrs
$40,391
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness22
Business Administration, Management and Operations16
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities4
Psychology, General4
Human Services, General4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other3
Bible/Biblical Studies1
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology1
Religious Music and Worship1
Music1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2M
Full-time faculty
33%
Faculty salary
$5,229/mo
Teaching spend
$4,001
per student
Federal loans
46%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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