Southwestern Christian University's published cost of attendance is $33,305. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $18,830, middle-income families pay around $18,700, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,620.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $33,305 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,900 |
| Room and Board | $10,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,159 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,146 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,830 |
| $30–48k | $16,903 |
| $48–75k | $18,700 |
| $75–110k | $22,401 |
| $110k+ | $26,620 |
Southwestern Christian University's published cost of attendance is $33,305. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $18,830, middle-income families pay around $18,700, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,620. Azimuth ranks Southwestern Christian University #565 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Southwestern Christian University's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based components to reshape the headline cost. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and merit scholarships are available for qualifying students. The gap between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the aid the institution awards; understanding both figures matters when comparing affordability across institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,715, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,136; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $45,678, median federal debt of $20,715 projects to a monthly payment of about $234 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Southwestern Christian University earn median 4-year earnings of $45,678, placing Southwestern Christian University in the 3.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southwestern Christian University in the 58.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Southwestern Christian University #1200 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to OK's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928. The earnings pattern centers on Parks & Recreation, which anchors the institution's degree portfolio. Kinesiology is the largest program with 30 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,137, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 12 students with median 4-year earnings of $49,297, at 0.7x the benchmark. Theology and Religious Vocations, Other and Human Services, General round out the program mix, each serving distinct student interests within the institution's focused academic portfolio.
