Southwestern Adventist University
Southwestern Adventist University is a private, 4-year institution established in Keene, Texas. The college offers a significant number of bachelor programs, as well as many pre-professional programs, some of which can be completed entirely online. Students can find a wide variety of unique facilities to visit on campus, such as the Dinosaur Science Museum & Research Center, the Adventist Heritage Center, and the Chan Shun Centennial Library. Eligible students can enroll in the college’s Honors Program, which features tuition scholarships of increasing size each year, academic travel opportunities, individual mentorship, and a thesis project.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
28%
Submitting ACT
53%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1008
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
793
Total Number of Undergrads
786
Classroom Sizes
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
43%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $24,588 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $24,588 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,032 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
63%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,959
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,519
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,165
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,127
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,550
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
10
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Knights
School Colors
maroon, gold, silver and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
77%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,100
What Students Are Saying
Great Staff, very friendly and helpful. Campus is open area some trees, but I feel safe. Good Christian environment.
Zachariah from Joshua, TX
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