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Southwestern College

Winfield, KS·Private nonprofit·1,026 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 1,026 students.

65%
Accept
1,026
Students
$27,310
Net Price
34%
Grad Rate
$54,000
Earnings
10 yr
$12,500
Debt

About This School

Southwestern College is a private nonprofit institution located in Winfield, Kansas with approximately 1,026 undergraduate students enrolled. Southwestern College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,310 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $54,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Southwestern College may refer to the following colleges in the United States:Southwestern College (California) Southwestern College (Kansas) Southwestern College Southwestern College of Business and New England Technical Institute, now part of Lincoln Tech Arizona Christian University, formerly Southwestern College

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 34% graduation rate and 53% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth pressing the school on before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $12,500, and median earnings of $54,000 after 10 years are reasonable for a small private school in Kansas. Worth considering only if you have a specific reason to choose this school — a particular program, scholarship offer, or community fit — and go in with a clear plan to be one of the students who actually graduates.

Founded
1885
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing43%
Computer Science17%
Health Professions6%
Social Sciences5%
Education4%
Psychology3%
Communications3%
Biological Sciences3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Tex Gibbons

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite19

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$38,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,480
Avg Net Price
$27,310
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
Median debt at graduation$12,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
34%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
53%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$54,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$54,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White43%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino15%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,026 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Southwestern College

100 College Street

Winfield, KS 67156-2499

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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