D
Below Average
Score: 44/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
20/100 · earnings-weighted

Southwestern Christian University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Bethany, Oklahoma 73008
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 13%
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
D
40/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

364
Total Enrollment
13%
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Southwestern Christian University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,391
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,574
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,715
Median debt at graduation
16.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
46.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 51% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 15th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OK wage index 0.79). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Southwestern Christian University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$38,812$49,297-28%#1100 of 1176#1001$32,563
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$30,063$46,137-15%#515 of 610#394$19,229

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Southwestern Christian University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $177,603
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,310/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 73108 (11.0% cap, Oklahoma City)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $16,323 $16,323
Total Cost (On-Campus) $35,054 $35,054

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
52%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

364
Total Students
43%
Women
92%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Hispanic 9%
Black 13%
Asian 1%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 16%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%
Hybrid (Some Online) 41%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern Christian University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Southwestern Christian University?
Tuition at Southwestern Christian University is $16,323 for in-state students and $16,323 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Christian University?
The graduation rate at Southwestern Christian University is 13%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Southwestern Christian University a good school?
Southwestern Christian University has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Southwestern Christian University?
Southwestern Christian University has a total enrollment of 364 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology