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Southwestern College

100 College Street, Winfield, KS 67156-6224
Tel: (620)229-6000
Private not-for-profit | 1,638 students
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Southwestern College is a private institution of higher education directed by a Board of Trustees and related historically and by covenant to the Kansas West Conference of The United Methodist Church. Founded in 1885, it offers bachelor's and master's degrees.

School Overview:

Southwestern College
CountyCowley County, KS
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		117 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment1,638 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students		544 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students		1,094 students137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students		1,305 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students		333 students129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		-1%
% Asian		2%2%
% Hawaiian		-1%
% Hispanic		7%3%
% Black		11%6%
% White		77%84%
% Two or more races		3%2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$22,756$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$22,756$24,744
 
Percent Admitted88%64%
SAT Reading (25-75%)380-500450-570
SAT Math (25-75%)430-550460-573
ACT English (25-75%)18-2419-25
ACT Math (25-75%)18-2518-25
ACT Composite (25-75%)19-2520-25

School Notes:

  • Southwestern College Offers programs leading to baccalaureate degrees that serve as foundations to professional development, graduate study, and certification in selected areas. Southwestern College Offers specific programs for degree completion, and encourages those employed full time to continue their learning.
  • Southwestern College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. It is further accredited by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church, the National Association of Schools of Music (music), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (nursing), and the Kansas State Department of Education (teacher education program). It also holds approval by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (nursing).

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