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Southwestern Christian University

7210 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK 73008

http://www.swcu.edu/

School Description

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Southwestern Christian University is a Christian institution of higher education in the holiness, Pentecostal, and charismatic traditions, whose mission is to provide Christ-centered curricula in the arts and sciences, Biblical/Theological studies, and professional disciplines. The integration of Biblical truth into all curricular and co-curricular activities is designed to prepare students for a life of learning, leadership and service within their selected careers and communities and for impacting the world for Jesus Christ.

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Southwestern Christian University

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Southwestern Christian University was founded in 1946 as an educational institution based on the Bible. As first a Bible college, for the training of Christian church leaders within the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, the denomination had plans to expand the school into a junior college as soon as possible. It was originally located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was first called Southwestern Bible College.

Original buildings on the Northwest Tenth Street location included the Falcon Music Hall, and the McNew Hall, holding the offices, classrooms, and the library.

SCU history

The 1960s

By the 1960s the college had developed a junior college program (becoming accredited in 1964) and was able to open its doors to an expanding student body. During this time it began a steady growth as one of the largest junior colleges in the country and the largest within the Pentecostal Holiness Church. These broad changes resulted in various buildings being built (Light Library, Irwin Learning Center, Mabee Science Center, and the Mash Loflin Field House) and degree offerings saw the name shifting to Oklahoma City Southwestern College (OCSC) to better reflect the scope of the expanded school.

The 1980s

However, in 1981 the governing body of the denomination decided to re-focus the goals of the institution. The International Pentecostal Holiness Church ended the school's junior college plan and scaled back the institution to an abbreviated form of its original design. As a result, it became a Ministry training college. In addition to this they moved to the Oklahoma City suburb of Bethany, Oklahoma. At this time the name changed from Southwestern Bible College to Southwestern College of Christian Ministries (SCCM).

===2000 to present=== In 1998, in response to changing needs, the school implemented a five year program to change the direction of the school. A Master of Ministry graduate program was developed and added in this time period. As a result of these combined changes, in 2001 the school, Southwestern Christian University, was granted a name change by the North Central accrediting body. An integral part of Oklahoma City history for over half a century, SCU developed beyond the parameters of just a Bible college to become a full Christian liberal arts university.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
168
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
91%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 8,250
Students Receiving Aid:
92%
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Degree Programs at Southwestern Christian University

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • Music Performance
        A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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      • General Religion/Religious Studies
        A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.
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      • Religious Education
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons; organizing and supervising instructional activities; designing and developing instructional materials; and administering religious education programs and facilities.
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      • Religious/Sacred Music
        A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters.
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      • Theology and Religious Vocations
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  • Business

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        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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      • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
        A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental operations. Includes instruction in business management, principles of public administration, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of non-profit organizations, and business law as applied to non-profit organizations.
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  • Family and Consumer Science Professions

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      • Human Development and Family Studies
        A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strategies that promote growth and development across the life span; and the study of family systems.
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Master's Level Programs

Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 91%
Part-Time 9%
Men vs. Women
Men 59%
Women 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 70%
African-American 20%
Other 6%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 73%
Out-of-State 27%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oklahoma 73%
Texas 10%
North Carolina 5%
Kansas 3%
Missouri 1%
Percent of Students International: 6%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 41%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 8,250    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 6,600    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,400 50%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,300 17%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,600 67%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,625 79%  
Any Aid:
   92%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 15%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 390, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 610
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 85%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 15, Verbal: 16, Math: 14
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 20

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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