Southwestern Adventist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6142 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1724 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1637 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #82 of 119 | In Texas |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 813
- Graduates
- 4
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 56% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 57% | 55% |
| Applicants | 1,468 | 598 | 870 |
| Admissions | 815 | 340 | 475 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 158 | 59 | 99 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
120 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
142 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 78%
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 24%
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 | 401 (49%) |
|---|---|
| White | 180 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 100 (12%) |
| Asian | 46 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 35 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwestern Adventist University is $20,198 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 | $17,482 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,600 |
| $48-75K | $21,435 |
| $75-110K | $22,112 |
| $110K+ | $24,537 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,928 | $23,928 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,928 | $23,928 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,928 | $23,928 |
| 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 | $8,928 |
| Room charge | $4,464 |
| Meal charge | $4,464 |
Southwestern Adventist University majors
Southwestern Adventist University has granted 142 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs and 3 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southwestern Adventist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 71 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 9 | ||
| Psychology, General | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 3 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Radio and Television | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | ||
| Ecology | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 142 | 3 |
Southwestern Adventist University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 38% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern Adventist University has published 67 scientific papers with 1,599 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Political Science, Geology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 |
| 2003 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1 | 8 |
| 2006 | 3 | 15 |
| 2007 | 3 | 20 |
| 2008 | 0 | 16 |
| 2009 | 3 | 23 |
| 2010 | 3 | 30 |
| 2011 | 2 | 48 |
| 2012 | 3 | 65 |
| 2013 | 1 | 68 |
| 2014 | 6 | 85 |
| 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 | 123 |
| 2024 | 5 | 123 |
General info
| Alternative names | SWAU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Colors | burgundy, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 155 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 W Hillcrest Keene, Texas, 76059 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 8176453921 |