Southwestern Adventist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6048 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1668 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1582 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #80 of 119 | In Texas |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 758
- Graduates
- 6
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- swau.edu
Southwestern Adventist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southwestern Adventist University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 99% | 68% |
| Applicants | 758 | 258 | 500 |
| Admissions | 594 | 256 | 338 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 118 | 54 | 64 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 4 | 1 |
3 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
162 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 98%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southwestern Adventist University are 910-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 31%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southwestern Adventist University are 17-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 363 (48%) |
|---|---|
| White | 165 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 97 (13%) |
| Asian | 54 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 34 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwestern Adventist University is $20,466 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,725 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,462 |
| $48-75K | $15,441 |
| $75-110K | $27,439 |
| $110K+ | $31,475 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,720 | $24,720 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,720 | $24,720 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,720 | $24,720 |
| Fee in-district | $660 | $660 |
| Fee in-state | $660 | $660 |
| Fee out-of-state | $660 | $660 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 375 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,400 |
| Room charge | $4,500 |
| Meal charge | $4,900 |
Southwestern Adventist University majors
Southwestern Adventist University has granted 177 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 4 master's in Education, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southwestern Adventist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 70 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | 7 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | ||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Radio and Television | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Ecology | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | ||
| School Psychology | 1 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 177 | 4 |
Southwestern Adventist University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 49% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern Adventist University has published 72 scientific papers with 1,663 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 |
| 2003 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1 | 8 |
| 2006 | 3 | 15 |
| 2007 | 3 | 20 |
| 2008 | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 | 3 | 22 |
| 2010 | 3 | 30 |
| 2011 | 2 | 48 |
| 2012 | 3 | 66 |
| 2013 | 1 | 68 |
| 2014 | 6 | 86 |
| 2015 | 3 | 79 |
| 2016 | 3 | 88 |
| 2017 | 2 | 87 |
| 2018 | 5 | 106 |
| 2019 | 1 | 122 |
| 2020 | 5 | 134 |
| 2021 | 1 | 144 |
| 2022 | 2 | 143 |
| 2023 | 4 | 125 |
| 2024 | 5 | 124 |
| 2025 | 6 | 78 |
General info
| Alternative names | SWAU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Colors | burgundy, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 174 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 W Hillcrest Keene, Texas, 76059 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 8176453921 |