by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 458 undergraduates in 2020, Southwestern Christian University is a very small, private university located in Bethany, Oklahoma. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southwestern Christian University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southwestern Christian University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southwestern Christian University Disability Services.
Southwestern Christian University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Southwestern Christian University has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 458 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 409 (89.3%). Part-time attendance was 49 (10.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 409 | 49 | 458 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southwestern Christian University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Southwestern Christian University #308 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southwestern Christian University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southwestern Christian University Diversity Guide.
Southwestern Christian University has a total of 173 student athletes, 91 men and 82 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $980,683 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $980,683 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southwestern Christian University Athletics