Southwestern Adventist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6056 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1710 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1624 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #82 of 119 | In Texas |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 786
- Graduates
- 7
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 54% and is among the top 17% 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 | 54% | 54% | 54% |
| Applicants | 1,438 | 593 | 845 |
| Admissions | 771 | 318 | 453 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 124 | 56 | 68 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
73 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
81 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
69 or 53%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southwestern Adventist University are 900-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
36 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southwestern Adventist University are 17-24 (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 | 328 (41%) |
|---|---|
| White | 162 (20%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 100 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 89 (11%) |
| Asian | 42 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 32 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwestern Adventist University is $20,028 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 | $17,794 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,355 |
| $48-75K | $18,581 |
| $75-110K | $22,302 |
| $110K+ | $23,299 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,400 | $23,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,400 | $23,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,400 | $23,400 |
| 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 | $8,500 |
| Room charge | $4,250 |
| Meal charge | $4,250 |
Southwestern Adventist University majors
Southwestern Adventist University has granted 130 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 11 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 | 48 | ||
| Psychology, General | 13 | ||
| Education, General | 10 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 1 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | ||
| Radio and Television | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| School Psychology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3 | 130 | 11 |
Southwestern Adventist University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 34% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern Adventist University has published 57 scientific papers with 1,228 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Political Science, Geology, Law, Psychology, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 | 13 |
| 2007 | 3 | 17 |
| 2008 | 0 | 16 |
| 2009 | 2 | 20 |
| 2010 | 3 | 26 |
| 2011 | 3 | 40 |
| 2012 | 3 | 53 |
| 2013 | 1 | 64 |
| 2014 | 5 | 71 |
| 2015 | 4 | 70 |
| 2016 | 3 | 78 |
| 2017 | 2 | 71 |
| 2018 | 5 | 91 |
| 2019 | 0 | 95 |
| 2020 | 4 | 109 |
| 2021 | 2 | 123 |
| 2022 | 1 | 114 |
| 2023 | 3 | 89 |
General info
| Alternative names | SWAU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Colors | burgundy, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 159 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 W Hillcrest Keene, Texas, 76059 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 8176453921 |