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About Southwestern College

private liberal artssmall class sizeshealth sciences focusmethodist affiliated

Southwestern College is a private liberal arts college in Winfield, KS, known for its small class sizes, health sciences focus, and methodist affiliated. With an acceptance rate of 70%, Southwestern is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 203 students each year. Southwestern is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 900–1220, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Southwestern offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,321 per year; the sticker price of $51,612 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Southwestern College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

70%
Overall Accept Rate
1060
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 900 – 1220 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 17 – 22

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Southwestern College

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Essay Strategy
Southwestern College has fewer than 700 undergraduates in a tight-knit Kansas community, so use your essays to show that you genuinely want a close relationship with faculty and peers rather than a large university experience.
Demonstrated Interest
Winfield is a small town and Southwestern puts real value on students who take the time to visit campus, so schedule an in-person tour or an overnight stay with a current student to make a memorable impression on the admissions office.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Southwestern College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$52k/yr$26.3k
30k-48k~$52k/yr$28.7k
48k-75k~$52k/yr$30.0k
75k-110k~$52k/yr$31.3k
110k+~$52k/yr$32.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

34%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
917
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

43%White
18%Black / African American
16%Hispanic
13%Unknown / Unreported
4%American Indian / AK Native
2%Asian
2%International
1%Two or More Races
1%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender66% Men · 34% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 2% International
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