Overview
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| Location | Winfield, Kansas |
| Online | sckans.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Southwestern College, established in 1885, is a private Methodist liberal arts institution located in Winfield, Kansas, approximately 40 miles southeast of Wichita. The college's suburban 85-acre campus boasts a blend of historic and modern architecture with dedicated facilities for arts, sciences, and professional studies. Known for a broad curriculum, Southwestern provides a variety of undergraduate programs with notable emphasis on education and business disciplines. The application process is moderately selective. Southwestern accommodates residential students with on-campus housing options. While it offers a range of extracurricular activities, the college does not have an emphasis on athletics that would distinguish its programs at a national level.
In the most recent statistical year 1,240 prospective students applied, and 870 were granted admission. Of those admitted 203 enrolled in the school. 671 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 503 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $36,500 plus fees of $150. Southwestern College is ranked 453 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Southwestern College is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Southwestern College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#453 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#318 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Kansas
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Kansas
#341 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Kansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1220 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| GPA | 3.33 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $150 |
| Room and Board | $9,380 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,220 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,250 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 44% |
| Education | 12% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10% |
| Health Professions | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155900 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern College.
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