Tuition at Southwestern Christian University saw a 7.1% increase for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the most recent report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $21,316 this year, which is $1,408 higher than the $19,908 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 72% of the undergraduate student body at the university are residents of Oklahoma. Students from other states make up about 19%, while international students account for 9%.
Data indicates that 99% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Southwestern Christian University in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 109 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $1.3 million, while 57 students borrowed over $372,402 in student loans.
Across all undergraduates, 387 students received grants or scholarships totaling $5 million. Additionally, 179 students took out federal student loans totaling $1.1 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Southwestern Christian University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 56 | 51% | $293,892 | $5,248 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 35 | 32% | $141,756 | $4,050 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 109 | 99% | $895,640 | $8,217 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 109 | 99% | $1.3 million | $12,214 |
| Federal student loans | 56 | 51% | $318,000 | $5,679 |
| Other student loans | 5 | 5% | $54,402 | $10,880 |
| Student loan aid | 57 | 52% | $372,402 | $6,533 |
| Total student aid | 109 | 99% | $1.7 million | $15,630 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
