Southwestern Christian College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Southwestern Christian College is a private two-year college in Terrell, Texas, enrolling about 110 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $18,562 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $14,638. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (74.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,638
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,562 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 110 90.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 3.13%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 38.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 42.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 96.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 128
- Room & Board: $7,042 annual estimate
Southwestern Christian College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southwestern Christian College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southwestern Christian College?
Southwestern Christian College is located in Terrell, TX (ZIP 75160-4812).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Southwestern Christian College public or private?
Southwestern Christian College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Southwestern Christian College cost?
Published tuition: $14,638.
Average net price after aid: $18,562.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,140 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,760 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,219 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,568 |
| $110,001+ | $19,039 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $58,552.
How big is Southwestern Christian College?
Total enrollment: 110 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 128 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Christian College?
150%-time completion rate: 3.13%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Southwestern Christian College earn?
Median earnings: $19,686 six years after entry; $32,672 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
65.63% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southwestern Christian College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (21 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southwestern Christian College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 3.13%; median earnings $32,672 at 10 years; net price $18,562. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,638
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Christian College was $14,638.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,562
2024 Value
In 2024 Southwestern Christian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,562.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,562 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$58,552 4-Year Tuition
$7,042 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,903 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,583 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$94,332 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southwestern Christian College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
65.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southwestern Christian College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southwestern Christian College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,620 | $7,620 | $6,461 |
| 2014 | $7,764 | $7,764 | $8,405 |
| 2015 | $7,764 | $7,764 | $9,004 |
| 2016 | $8,136 | $8,136 | $11,154 |
| 2017 | $8,136 | $8,136 | $6,540 |
| 2018 | $8,131 | $8,131 | $6,384 |
| 2019 | $8,131 | $8,131 | $7,928 |
| 2020 | $8,132 | $8,132 | $8,495 |
| 2021 | $8,368 | $8,368 | $10,198 |
| 2022 | $12,030 | $12,030 | $11,844 |
| 2023 | $12,121 | $12,121 | $16,870 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southwestern Christian College reported total enrollment of about 110 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (74.6%), Hispanic or Latino (8.2%), and Two or More Races (7.3%). About 65.63% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southwestern Christian College in 2024 is 110 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 128 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 74.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
3.23% 100% Completion Time
3.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 3.23% of students graduating from Southwestern Christian College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 62% male / 38% female
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southwestern Christian College.
Return on Investment
$32,672 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
340.04% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Southwestern Christian College.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 21 completions
2. Bible/Biblical Studies: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Southwestern Christian College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southwestern Christian College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southwestern Christian College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,916
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,797
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southwestern Christian College is a private non-profit institution located in Terrell, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Bible/Biblical Studies. Enrollment is approximately 110 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (74.6%), Hispanic or Latino (8.2%), Two or More Races (7.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 3.13%. Approximately 65.63% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Terrell, TX 75160-4812
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 3.13% graduation rate at Southwestern Christian College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southwestern Christian College located?
Southwestern Christian College is located in Terrell, TX.
How much does Southwestern Christian College cost?
Reported tuition is $14,638 and average net price is $18,562 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,042 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southwestern Christian College?
Southwestern Christian College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 128 students, Black or African American (74.6%), Hispanic or Latino (8.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southwestern Christian College?
About 38.9% of students at Southwestern Christian College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southwestern Christian College earn?
Median earnings are $19,686 six years after entry and $32,672 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Christian College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 3.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Southwestern Christian College public or private?
Southwestern Christian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Terrell, TX.
Is Southwestern Christian College an HBCU?
Yes. Southwestern Christian College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Southwestern Christian College a tribal college?
No. Southwestern Christian College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southwestern Christian College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southwestern Christian College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.2%).
Is Southwestern Christian College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Southwestern Christian College: Churches of Christ.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.