- Southwestern Christian College, founded and sponsored by members of Churches of Christ, is accredited as a four-year (level II), educational college (limited to Bachelor's degree in Bible and Religious Education), with a two-year associate program in the liberal arts. Its purpose is to offer a holistic educational program that will motivate the student to value and achieve academic excellence within the context of commitment to moral and spiritual values; to assist students in making their transitions from high school to higher education on various levels; to assist students in preparation for varied vocations in life; to prepare future leaders for their distinct communities and the world at large. Southwestern Christian College is committed to excellence in education-Christian education. Its primary role in the field of higher education is to offer a quality academic program in the context of commitment to moral and spiritual values.
School Highlights
Southwestern Christian College serves 134 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Private-state tuition: $7,764
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southwestern Christian College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwestern Christian College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
31 staff
262 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southwestern Christian College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Southwestern Christian College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 198% over five years.
Total Enrollment
134 students
1,396 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
23:1

# Full-Time Students
113 students
890 students

# Part-Time Students
21 students
4,022 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
134 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
113 students
890 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
21 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
215 students
252 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
34%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
46%

% Black
52%
14%

% White
1%
26%

% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%

% Non Resident races
1%
2%

% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.61
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.0545%
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,000
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $7,764 is less than the state average of $13,996. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$7,764
$13,996

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,561
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,067
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southwestern Christian College cost?
Southwestern Christian College's private state tuition is approximately $7,764.
What is Southwestern Christian College's ranking?
Southwestern Christian College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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