Southwestern Adventist University

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About Southwestern Adventist University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Southwestern Adventist University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Keene, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 786, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,400.

Keene, TX

$23,400

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

79%

Retention Rate Insight

79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

47%

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile900-1180

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

793

Students enrolled

19%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

20%

Unknown

13%

Black

11%

Hispanic

41%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

59% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

59%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

10

Total Online Enrollment

154

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

76% On-campus

24% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold25% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold24% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold33% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

59%

State Grant Aid

55%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

59%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,519
State Grant Aid$2,658
Institution Grant Aid$9,165
Pell Grant Aid$5,008

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

10.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8History.
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
10Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
11Physical Sciences.
12Psychology.
13Social Sciences.
14Theology And Religious Vocations.
15Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.