Southwestern Christian College (SwCC) — Organization Profile
Southwestern Christian College (SwCC) is a private Christian college rooted in the Churches of Christ and based in Terrell, Texas, serving students in North Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth region) and beyond through campus-based education and student life. The college traces its beginnings to 1948, when it opened in Fort Worth as Southern Bible Institute before relocating to Terrell in 1949 and adopting the name Southwestern Christian College.
SwCC describes its educational work as a commitment to academic excellence within a Christian framework, emphasizing moral and spiritual values alongside academic development. The college’s stated approach is holistic—aiming to support students’ intellectual growth and personal formation while preparing future leaders to serve in their communities and the wider world.
As an accredited institution, SwCC reports that it is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) to award associate and bachelor-level degrees. The school’s academic and student-success expectations include meeting degree requirements and maintaining standards tied to both academics and character, with student support services and campus resources designed to assist learners from enrollment through graduation.
Student life at SwCC is organized around community involvement as well as classroom learning. The college highlights opportunities such as student organizations and on-campus networking, along with visible campus programs like athletics and the Acappella Chorus. SwCC athletics are described as competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 5 at the Division I level, with sports that include women’s volleyball as well as basketball, soccer, and track & field.
SwCC also maintains a public focus on welcoming prospective students and supporters into campus life. Admissions resources outline pathways for freshmen, transfer, and international students, and the college promotes campus visits and events as practical ways to get to know its community. Alumni connection is supported through the Southwestern Christian College National Alumni Association, which coordinates alumni activities and supports the college through charitable and educational undertakings.
People can engage with SwCC in several concrete ways: prospective students can apply and connect with admissions, families and churches can attend campus events, and supporters can contribute through the school’s giving options (including designated funds such as student scholarships and endowment). The college also publishes contact information for direct questions and maintains official social channels used to share updates and community news.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.swcc.edu/
- About: https://www.swcc.edu/about
- Our History: https://www.swcc.edu/our-history
- Academics: https://www.swcc.edu/academics
- Admissions: https://www.swcc.edu/admissions
- Programs / Campus Life: https://www.swcc.edu/programs
- Give: https://www.swcc.edu/give
- Alumni: https://www.swcc.edu/alumni
- Directory: https://www.swcc.edu/directory
- Contact: https://www.swcc.edu/contact
Contact Information
- Email: in**@**cc.edu
- Phone: 972-524-3341
- Mailing address: 200 Bowser Circle, Terrell, TX 75160
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Southwestern-Christian-College-649973538367511/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialswcc/
Leadership
- Dr. Ervin D. Seamster, Jr. — President & CEO
- John H. Dansby, Sr. — Chairman, Board of Trustees
- Leonardo Gilbert — Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees
- Helen Curtis — Secretary, Board of Trustees
- Dr. Ben Foster — Dean of Student Affairs
- Dr. Eric Jackson — Director of Admissions
- Kecia Baker-Morris — Registrar
- Dustin White — Athletic Director
