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Southwestern College
- 100 College St
- Winfield, KS 67156
- OPEID College Code: 00194000
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- General Phone: (620) 229-6000
- President: W Richard Merriman Jr
- Website: www.sckans.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,703
- College Mascot: Moundbuilders

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 355 | 300 | 655 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 206 (58%) | 235 (78%) | 441 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 59 (29%) | 79 (34%) | 138 (31%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 22 | 16% |
| ACT ® Exam | 120 | 87% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 520 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 80% | 29% | 29% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,963 | $3,647 | $2,837 | $7,896 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 10 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 476 | 447 | 380 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,820 | $16,900 | $16,218 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,820 | $16,900 | $16,218 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,622 | $5,438 | $5,258 |
| Other Expenses | $4,946 | $4,887 | $4,574 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,988 | $27,825 | $26,650 |
| Out of State | $28,988 | $27,825 | $26,650 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,420 | $17,500 | $16,818 |
| Out of State | $18,420 | $17,500 | $16,818 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $18,420 | $17,500 | $16,818 |
| Out of State | $18,420 | $17,500 | $16,818 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,703 Undergraduate: 1,546 Graduate: 157
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 913 Female: 790
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 826 Female: 720
- Graduate Gender Male: 87 Female: 70
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 592 Part-Time: 1,111
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 572 Part-Time: 974
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 20 Part-Time: 137
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 20 | 1% |
| American Indian | 25 | 1% |
| Black | 166 | 10% |
| Asian | 22 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 5% |
| White | 1,107 | 65% |
| Unknown | 282 | 17% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 16 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 223 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 226 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 188 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 238 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 195 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 185 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 214 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 59 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 154 | 9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 265 | 135 | 130 |
| Faculty Status | 144 | 46 | 98 |
| Tenured Faculty | 24 | 24 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 9 | - | 9 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 144 | 46 | 98 |
| Primarily Instruction | 144 | 46 | 98 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 33 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 51 | 31 | 20 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 36 | 25 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | - | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 10 | 3 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,468 (39) | $48,794 (25) | $45,102 (14) |
| Professor | $55,094 (9) | $55,478 (8) | $52,022 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $46,929 (15) | $48,926 (8) | $44,648 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,677 (14) | $42,735 (9) | $45,374 (5) |
| Instructor | $40,000 (1) | - (-) | $40,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,767 (7) | $65,362 (6) | $75,193 (1) |
| Professor | $72,103 (4) | $71,072 (3) | $75,193 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $53,500 (1) | $53,500 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,728 (2) | $62,728 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,558 (46) | $49,700 (31) | $46,196 (15) |
| Professor | $56,294 (13) | $56,207 (11) | $56,773 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $46,732 (16) | $48,354 (9) | $44,648 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,633 (16) | $44,296 (11) | $45,374 (5) |
| Instructor | $40,000 (1) | - (-) | $40,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $713,890 | $419,980 | $293,910 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 281 | 169 | 112 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 251 | 147 | 104 |
| Basketball | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 78 | 49 | 29 |
| Football | 64 | 64 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Soccer | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,616 | $23,822 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,547 | $4,243 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 51% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| Black | 43% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 46% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 36% |
| 5 Years | 44% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
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