Southwestern College, KS
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Southwestern College Rankings
Affordability49
Selectivity16
Retention4
Graduation1
Earnings44
Diversity86
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southwestern College
73%
Bachelor’s
5%
Associate’s
22%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing39%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences10%
Education4%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting17%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences5%
Theology and Religious Vocations<1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Southwestern College
56%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
500
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southwestern College
$30K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$43K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southwestern College
53%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$248
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 24% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $39K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 47% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 65% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southwestern College
54%
Retention Rate
40%
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
44%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 38% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 44% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 41% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 75% | 31% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 32% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 36% | 39% | 44% |
| Other race | 38% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southwestern College
94%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $73K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $43K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southwestern College
1,314
Undergraduates
45%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
168
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 12% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 59% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 29% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 19% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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