Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,145
Graduate Enrollment: 118
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 69.13%
Male/Female: 54% / 46% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 36.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 50.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 27.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 37.7%
Black: 13.1%
Hispanic: 12.3%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.0%
2+ races: 2.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.3%
Unknown race: 26.8%
Black: 13.1%
Hispanic: 12.3%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.0%
2+ races: 2.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.3%
Unknown race: 26.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $48,886
In-State tuition: $34,900Out-of-State tuition: $34,900
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,930 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,782 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,792 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,782 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,674 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,347 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 44.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,801 |
| $30k-48k | $24,953 |
| $48k-75k | $26,018 |
| $75k-110k | $26,962 |
| $110k+ | $29,824 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 33%6-year graduation rate: 40%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,550 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 62.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 75.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 40.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 44.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $47,340 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,190 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Programming. | 29 | $6,500 | $62,858 ($5,238) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 13 | $55,209 ($4,601) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 5 | $53,786 ($4,482) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 13 | $56,450 ($4,704) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | $41,985 ($3,499) | $42,860 ($3,572) | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | $31,875 | $286 | $41,544 ($3,462) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | $27,810 | $228 | $40,716 ($3,393) | $45,301 ($3,775) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 52 | $49,213 ($4,101) | $51,197 ($4,266) | ||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Homeland Security. | 18 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Homeland Security. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Social Sciences, Other. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Social Sciences, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Social Sciences, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 13 | $47,314 ($3,943) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 15 | $46,120 | $61,449 ($5,121) | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 93 | $20,833 | $239 | $51,890 ($4,324) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 25 | $424 | $48,143 ($4,012) | $64,014 ($5,335) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | $28,105 | $59,327 ($4,944) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 12 | $60,580 ($5,048) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 21 | $55,177 ($4,598) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,724Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $25,870,997 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $27,433,651 (2022)