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Southwestern College

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Overview

Established in 1885, the Southwestern College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Winfield (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kansas. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southwestern College (SC) is a very small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Southwestern College (SC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 139-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Southwestern College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Southwestern College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Southwestern College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Southwestern College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym SC
Founded 1885
Motto Lux Esto
There Is Light
Colours Purple and white
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University Location

Address 100 College Street
Winfield
67156-2499 Kansas
United States
Southwestern College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Southwestern College Phone Number +1 (800) 846 1543
Southwestern College Fax Number +1 (620) 229 6224

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Southwestern College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Southwestern College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Southwestern College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Southwestern College.

Southwestern College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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Southwestern College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Southwestern College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Southwestern College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Southwestern College's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Southwestern College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Southwestern College's Admission Office Admission Office

100 College Street
Winfield 67156
(620) 229 6236
800 846 1543

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Southwestern College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Southwestern College has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Southwestern College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).


Southwestern College's Control Type Control Type

Southwestern College is a private higher education institution.


Southwestern College's Entity Type Entity Type

Southwestern College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Southwestern College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Southwestern College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Southwestern College is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Southwestern College has a Christian-Methodist affiliation (United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, higher part-time institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Single program-Education

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Southwestern College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Southwestern College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 40,233 physical volumes, 3,353 physical media and 381 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 18 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Southwestern College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Southwestern College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Southwestern College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 507 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Southwestern College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Southwestern College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Southwestern College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Southwestern College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Southwestern College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Southwestern College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Southwestern College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Southwestern College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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