Southwestern Christian University

Name

Southwestern Christian University

Legal name

Southwestern Christian University

Website

http://www.swcu.edu/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Online professional studies
• Graduate theological programs
• Biblical studies degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies programs. Fee structures include registration fees, late payment fees, and transcript fees.
2. Housing and Dining: On-campus housing fees ranging from $2,500 to $3,300 per semester depending on residence hall and room type. Meal plans at $1,150-$1,750 per semester.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Annual Heritage Fund, Adopt an Eagle monthly giving campaign ($30/month), endowed scholarships, and capital improvement donations through the Office of University Advancement
4. Endowed Scholarships: Donor-established scholarships with specific criteria providing direct financial aid to students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Southwestern Christian University is a private Christian university that delivers higher education through traditional on-campus undergraduate programs in Bethany, Oklahoma, fully online professional studies programs, and graduate-level degree programs. Its curricula integrate a biblical worldview with academic disciplines and are offered in association with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC).

Product overview

Southwestern Christian University (SCU) offers a comprehensive higher education portfolio consisting of traditional on-campus undergraduate programs, online professional studies for working adults, and graduate studies at the master's level. The academic structure includes five departments: Christian Studies (Biblical Studies, Intercultural Studies, Religion, Pastoral and Youth Ministry), Business Administration, Humanities and Sciences, Creative Arts (Music Performance, Music Worship Studies), Social and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Human Services), and Teacher Education. Technology-enabled learning is delivered through Canvas LMS and Google Workspace for Education. Student life services encompass spiritual life programming with chapel services and Bible studies, counseling services, disability services, career services, campus housing in multiple residence halls with meal plans, and alumni association activities including homecoming events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Undergraduate Programs On-campus bachelor's-level degree programs delivered in a residential setting at SCU's Bethany, Oklahoma campus, integrating biblical worldview with academic disciplines. Targeted at recent high-school graduates seeking a traditional Christian college experience.
• Online Professional Studies Programs Fully online professional and undergraduate programs offered through Canvas LMS for adult learners and working professionals who need flexible access to a Christian university degree.
• Graduate Programs Master's and doctoral-level degree programs offered by Southwestern Christian University, including graduate students served by an interim graduate contact. Aimed at adult learners pursuing advanced credentials within a faith-based academic framework.
• Alternative Certification Program Professional certification track administered by SCU that enables candidates to obtain licensure/credentials, supported by Dr. Stehno as the designated contact. Designed for adult learners seeking career-track certification aligned with the university's mission.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Oklahoma Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (OACRAO)minorOthersSCU's Office of the Registrar validates transfer credit equivalencies using guidelines of OACRAO for Oklahoma institutions. The Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education transfer program is referenced for course transfer equivalencies.
• World Education Services (WES)minorOthersSCU's Office of the Registrar uses WES guidelines in consultation with department chairs to validate international transcript equivalencies for transfer credit evaluation.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas serves as the official Learning Management System (LMS) for SCU. University IT makes Canvas available for all course delivery, with dedicated support hotlines for students (+1-844-871-3912) and faculty (+1-833-261-5322).
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationSCU is a Google Workspace University using Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Chat, Meet, and Sites for productivity and collaboration across the university.
• EJ Smith Student InsuranceminorOthersThird-party student insurance provider offering various insurance options for collegiate undergraduates and graduate program participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scuinfo
• Facebookfacebook.com/219298071427347
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/southwestern-christian-university-b5a0159b
• Instagraminstagram.com/scu1946

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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