Southwestern College
Southwestern College is one of the twenty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Kansas. The campus is located in Winfield town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,306 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 189 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 117 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 62%). Every year 41% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southwestern College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,600, and fees were $150. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,600 and $150 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students1,306 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate62% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 07/01/1932 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
97%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 840 to 1030 |
ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,192/credit | |
In State Students | $1,192/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,192/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $590/credit | |
In State Students | $590/credit | |
Out of State Students | $590/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $53,640 | $53,640 | $53,640 |
ADN | 70 | $83,440 | $83,440 | $83,440 |
BSN | 125 | $149,000 | $149,000 | $149,000 |
FNP | 50 | $29,500 | $29,500 | $29,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Southwestern College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 46% | $4,168 |
Other Federal Grant | 26% | $649 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $2,818 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 97% | $16,029 |
Federal Student Loans | 79% | $7,811 |
Private Loans | 2% | $11,167 |
$22,279
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$22,684 |
$30,001 to $48,000$19,018 |
$48,001 to $75,000$21,087 |
$75,001 to $110,000$23,713 |
Over $110,000$24,254 |
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Student Population
1,147
Undergrads
159
Graduates
503
Women
803
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
42% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
27% |
Black/African American |
10% |
Hispanic |
9% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.