PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Southwestern Adventist University

📍 Keene, Texas🏛️ Town Setting👥 570 Undergrads🔗 www.swau.edu

Overview

Southwestern Adventist University is an small private non-profit research university in Keene, Texas. It enrolls about 570 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 78%. Graduates earn a median of $52,946 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

78%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,031

465–610

Net Price

$22,778

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

52%

Retention

73%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$52,946

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

78.4%

SAT Average

1,031

ACT Composite

17–25

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200465 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200445 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$25,380

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$25,380

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$35,592

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$22,778

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$16,725
$30,001 – $48,000	$21,462
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,441
$75,001 – $110,000	$27,439
$110,001 +	$31,475

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

53.0%

Academics & Programs

Southwestern Adventist University offers programs across 18 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

39.9%

Business, Management & Marketing

10.7%

Psychology

9.0%

Education

5.6%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

5.1%

Communication & Journalism

4.5%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

4.5%

Theology & Religious Vocations

4.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

52%

On-Time (4yr)

27%

Retention (FT)

73%

% Earning >$25K

72%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$43,643

8 years

$47,714

10 years

$52,946

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

69.2%

White

52.2%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

18.9%

Black or African American

11.8%

Asian

6.5%

Hispanic / Latino

50.2%

Two or more races

4.7%

International

5.3%

Gender

Women

56.3%

Men

43.7%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southwestern Adventist University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 78%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1031.

How much does Southwestern Adventist University cost?

In-state tuition is $25,380, and out-of-state is $25,380. Average net price after financial aid is $22,778.

What is Southwestern Adventist University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 52%, and 73% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.