Southwestern College (155900)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,330

5.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$27,337

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

65%

1,333 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,139

59.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.5%

63 Graduates

About

Southwestern College (155900) is a higher education institution located in Cowley County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southwestern College (155900) were General Business Administration & Management (50 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (30 degrees), and Operations Management & Supervision (28 degrees).

In 2023, 428 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern College (155900). 32.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 67.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (193 degrees), 3.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern College (155900) is $38,330, which is $13,755 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern College (155900) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 356 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern College (155900) is $38,330, which is $13,755 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,337.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern College (155900) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,330

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southwestern College (155900) was $38,330. The cost of tuition at Southwestern College (155900) is $13,755 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern College (155900) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,337

2023 Value

1.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southwestern College (155900) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,337. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southwestern College (155900) grew by 1.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern College (155900) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,761

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern College (155900) was of $8,761 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.78% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern College (155900) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Southwestern College (155900) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.78% with respect to 2022, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern College (155900) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern College (155900) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 356 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southwestern College (155900) received 1,333 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,333 applicants, 866 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65% acceptance rate.

There were 1,139 students enrolled at Southwestern College (155900) in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwestern College (155900) has an overall enrollment yield of 23.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

866

Accepted Out of 1,333

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwestern College (155900) was 65% (866 admissions from 1,333 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 70.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.5%, while admissions declined by 0.46%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southwestern College (155900) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Southwestern College (155900) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwestern College (155900) had a total enrollment of 1,139 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern College (155900) is 680 students and the part-time enrollment is 459. This means that 59.7% of students enrolled at Southwestern College (155900) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern College (155900), both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.8% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.37% Asian, 2.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.58% Two or More Races, and 0.79% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern College (155900) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (23.9%), followed by White Female (18.9%) and Black or African American Male (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (8.89%) and White Female (7.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern College (155900) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,139 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern College (155900) is 680 and the part-time enrollment is 459. This means that 59.7% of students enrolled at Southwestern College (155900) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern College (155900) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern College (155900) was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Southwestern College (155900) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern College (155900) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
488 enrolled students
Black or African American
204 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
167 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern College (155900) is 42.8% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.37% Asian, 2.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.58% Two or More Races, and 0.79% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 178 students (15.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 146 fewer women than men received degrees from Southwestern College (155900). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern College (155900) is white (193 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southwestern College (155900) is General Business Administration & Management (50 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (30 degrees) and Operations Management & Supervision (28 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern College (155900), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (36 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), and Business (188 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern College (155900) are Accountants & auditors (1,032,438 people), Other managers (863,077 people), Software developers (733,258 people), Financial managers (536,440 people), and Chief executives & legislators (435,228 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern College (155900) in 2023 are Protective Services (36 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Business (188 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (62 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern College (155900) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southwestern College (155900) are Protective Services (36 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Business (188 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (62 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern College (155900) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern College (155900).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
50 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
30 degrees awarded
Operations Management & Supervision
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwestern College (155900) was General Business Administration & Management with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southwestern College (155900) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

287

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

141

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 287 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern College (155900), which is 2.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (141).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern College (155900) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern College (155900) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.57 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern College (155900) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.28 times less than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 33% of students graduating from Southwestern College (155900) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (70%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southwestern College (155900) is Female and Hispanic or Latino (70% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 23.8% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
193 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded
Black or African American
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern College (155900) is white (193 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

23.1% of degree recipients (99 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
131 degrees awarded
White Female
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern College (155900) is white male (131 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (62 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern College (155900) has an endowment valued at nearly $26.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.35M (8.94%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Southwestern College (155900) had a total salary expenditure of 24.7M. Southwestern College (155900) employs 12 Associate professors, 10 Assistant professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Southwestern College (155900) are Female Associate professor (7), Male Assistant professor (6), and Male Professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern College (155900) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Endowment

$26.3M

2023 Endowment

1.5%

decline from 2022

Southwestern College (155900) has an endowment valued at about $26.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern College (155900) declined 1.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern College (155900) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.4M

2023 Salaries

5.73%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southwestern College (155900) paid a median of $11.4M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($24.7M) and a 5.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.784% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.03% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.83M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southwestern College (155900) paid a total of $1.83M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 16% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern College (155900) were Associate professor with 12 employees, Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern College (155900) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, Management with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern College (155900) was Female Associate professor with 7 employees, Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Male Professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern College (155900).

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