Southwestern College

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Winfield, KS
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,041

Location Winfield, Kansas
Website sckans.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Southwestern College is a private Methodist institution located in Winfield, Kansas, approximately 45 miles southeast of Wichita. Established in 1885, the college occupies a 85-acre residential campus characterized by limestone buildings and modern educational facilities. The college maintains selective admission standards and offers liberal arts and professional programs, with notable strengths in education, business, and performing arts. Southwestern provides traditional residence hall living for its undergraduate population and competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) as the Moundbuilders, fielding teams in 15 varsity sports. The campus includes distinctive architectural features such as the 77 Steps, a historic limestone staircase that serves as a campus landmark.

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Ratings

Southwestern College is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Southwestern College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

GPA 3.33

Acceptance Rate

75.6%

Applications Due Aug 22, 2027
Enrollment Rate 19.1%
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$39,822

Costs for Southwestern College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$39,822
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$150
Room and Board		$11,465
Budget for Other Expenses		$8,133
Total One Year Cost		$60,570

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Southwestern College are Business, Education, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 44% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 11% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.