Southwestern Christian College is a private Christian college located in Terrell, Texas, USA. Here is a detailed introduction:

School History

The school was founded in 1948 by educator and pastor G.P. Bowser in Fort Worth, Texas as Southern Bible College, with only 45 students at first.

In the summer of 1949, the school purchased the property of the closed Texas Military Academy in Terrell and moved to Terrell in the fall of that year, changing its name to Southwestern Christian College.

School size and environment

Small scale: The overall size of the school is not large, with only 84 undergraduate students enrolled in 2022.

Beautiful campus environment: There are two buildings of local historical significance on campus, one of which is the first house built in Terrell Town. It is octagonal and called "Round House". It is the first house in Kaufman County, Texas to install glass windows and one of the only 20 remaining round houses in the United States; the other is the administrative building of the original Texas Military Academy.

Educational Resources

Rich degree programs: The college can award associate and bachelor's degrees, and some majors can also award master's degrees. The majors include Bible studies, business management, education, accounting, ancient studies, bilingual education, communications, consulting services and other fields.

Strong faculty: teachers are elite talents in related fields, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance to help students improve their professional knowledge and skills.

Teaching characteristics

Focus on value education: As a Christian college, the school focuses on cultivating students' moral and spiritual values, integrating them into the entire education process, and guiding students to adhere to moral and spiritual beliefs while pursuing academic excellence.

Small class teaching: It can ensure that teachers give students full attention and personalized guidance, which helps students Students can better understand and master knowledge and improve learning effects.

Campus Life

Diverse student activities: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other aspects, providing students with a wealth of extracurricular activities to choose from, helping students to expand their interests and hobbies, make friends and improve their comprehensive qualities.

Active sports: The school is a first-level member of the Fifth District of the National Association of Colleges and Universities of the United States. The school team participates in volleyball, basketball (men and women) and track and field (men and women). The school's representative colors are blue and white, and the mascot is the ram.

Tuition and funding

Low tuition: In the 2021-2022 academic year, the school's tuition and fees are $8,368, which is relatively low compared to the national average tuition of $41,568 in the United States.

High funding: The school provides students with a variety of financial aid methods. 98% of undergraduates can receive grants or scholarships, and the average scholarship or grant amount is $10,158.