Southwestern Christian College is located in Terrell, Texas, which has a population of approximately 16,000.
Students have access to shopping, dining, and local theater.
Dallas is 32 miles to the west. It was founded in 1949 as Southern Bible Institute in Fort Worth, Texas. The following year, the school moved to Terrell, Texas, where it occupied the former Texas Military College. SWCC strives to provide a wholesome environment for students, one that is conducive to the development of Christian character. Among the 15 buildings located on campus is the octagonal Round House Site, one of 20 surviving round houses in the nation.