Southwestern Christian College · Terrell, Texas · Est. 1948
Your Future
Starts Here.
Discover your purpose, earn your degree, and become part of a supportive faith-based community committed to your success.
A Legacy of Faith & Education
Since 1948, one mission has never changed.
Since our founding, SwCC has been dedicated to equipping students with knowledge, character, and leadership grounded in Christian values. Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning, service, and spiritual growth.
Southwestern Christian College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate and Baccalaureate degrees.
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How To Apply
Two ways to move your future forward.
Explore Academic Programs
From the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science to the Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies, every SwCC program is built around the development of the whole person — mind, character, and spirit.
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Explore Campus Life
Academics are only part of the story. Here’s where SwCC students build friendships, faith, and leadership that last well beyond graduation.
Future RAM Summer Series
Earn Your RAM Pass Before Move-In.
Get campus-ready this summer. Meet faculty and staff, complete enrollment requirements, register for classes, receive financial aid guidance, learn about student resources, and connect with your future classmates — all before the semester starts.
- Earn your RAM Pass
- Complete important enrollment steps early
- Receive move-in clearance
- Prepare for a successful first semester
RAM Pass
Move-In Clearance & Summer Enrollment
Institutional Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities Available
Academic Scholarship
Per semester for students with a 3.5 GPA or higher demonstrating strong academic achievement.
Chorus Scholarship
Per semester for choir participation and leadership. Section leaders up to $1,000; non-section leaders $750.
Ministerial Scholarship
Per semester for students pursuing ministry and Religious Studies.
Presidential Scholarship
Per semester for high-achieving student leaders with a 3.7 GPA or higher.
Program scholarships are also available for Criminal Justice and Interdisciplinary Studies.
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Financial Aid
Grants, loans, and work study — built around your goals.
The Office of Financial Aid provides support to students in pursuit of their educational goals through scholarships, grants, loans, and work study.
Student Achievement
Our mission is to offer a holistic educational program that motivates our students to value and achieve academic excellence within the context of commitment to moral and spiritual values — and to prepare future leaders in distinct communities and the world at large.See Student Achievement Data
Academics
Educating the whole person.
Southwestern Christian College is committed to excellence in education — Christian education. Our curriculum is geared to the development of the “whole person” of each of our students: mind, character, and spirit together.
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A Message From Our President
Dr. Ervin D. Seamster, Jr.
President and CEO Dr. Ervin D. Seamster, Jr. was recently honored with the “Spirit of the King” Award from the City of Terrell, recognizing his leadership and dedication to the community.
“Give us a semester, and change your life. Give us a year — and witness your evolution.”
“Amazing college, it’s been very progressive under the leadership of Dr. Seamster.” — Grady S.
Meet Our PresidentCampus Tours
Experience Campus for Yourself
Explore our campus, meet faculty and students, and discover what it means to be a RAM. To schedule group visits, please email admissions@swcc.edu. Individual campus tours will be available soon — check back for scheduling details.
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