Southwestern College (SC)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Winfield, KS that costs an average of $30,086 a year after financial aid, admits 76% of applicants and graduates 39% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$30,086
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
39%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$58,452
Private nonprofitTown (distant)924 undergraduates
Cost of SC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $60,096 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $40,814 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,142 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $30,086 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $29,564 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $33,945 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $34,523 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $30,096 |
| $110,001+ | $35,096 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with SC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 56% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $54,788 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $58,452 |
| Rank in Kansas (earnings) | 10th of 27 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $25,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $293 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 45% |
| Students with federal loans | 50% |
Majors and programs at SC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 207 | $56,847 | $25,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 39 | $53,984 | — |
| Computer Programming | 31 | $52,444 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 34 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Biology | 6 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 18 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 10 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 40 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 41 | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 15 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 32 | — | $27,000 |
| History | 1 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 34 | — | — |
| Journalism | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 7 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | 3 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 2 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Psychology | 17 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 4 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 40 | — | $30,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 23 | — | $28,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 12 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | — | — |
Certificate programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 5 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 1 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 13 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | 33 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 33 | $51,942 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 2 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | 10 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 16 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 2 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | 5 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Kansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth | $20,881 | 87% | $66,336 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina | $22,165 | 72% | $57,332 |
| McPherson College | McPherson | $28,431 | 77% | $51,560 |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | Ottawa | $27,572 | 83% | $59,897 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | Olathe | $30,947 | 79% | $70,804 |
| Newman University | Wichita | $17,430 | 74% | $55,478 |
| Friends University | Wichita | $26,384 | 55% | $54,046 |
| Baker University | Baldwin City | $25,038 | 94% | $69,658 |
About SC
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Winfield, KS |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 924 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | sckans.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is SC's acceptance rate?
Southwestern College admits 76% of applicants.
How much does SC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $60,096 a year (tuition and fees: $40,814). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $30,086 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $29,564.
How much do SC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $58,452 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 10th of 27 similar colleges in Kansas. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($56,847 a year after graduation).
What is SC's graduation rate?
39% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.