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Southwestern Adventist University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Southwestern Adventist University

  • Private
  • Small Town
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
78.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹23,83,994Out-of-state
Students
570Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Southwestern Adventist University is a private Adventist university in Keene, Texas. It is owned by the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The university enrolls about 800 students on a rural, 150-acre campus.
The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Adventist Accrediting Association. The nursing program is approved by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.

Admissions planning estimate

78.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 43.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 55.52%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 55.5% (815/1,468; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

78 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,468
Offered a place 815
Enrolled 159

19.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite910-1200
4001600
ACT composite17-25
136

What a year costs

₹33,79,673 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹23,83,994
  • Housing₹8,82,961
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹33,79,673
After aid (average) ₹21,39,583

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹23,83,994
Out-of-state ₹23,83,994

Average aid awarded: ₹12,53,522 a year.

Outcomes and support

72.7%
Retention
52.3%
Graduation

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 50.2%
White 19%
African American 11.8%
Asian 6.5%
Multiracial 4.7%
Pacific Islander 1.4%
Unknown 0.7%
Native American 0.5%

4 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate78.36%
Total Applicants1468
Admitted Applicants815
Enrolled Applicants159
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %910
SAT Composite 75th %1200
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹23,83,994
Out-of-State Tuition₹23,83,994
Average Housing Cost₹8,82,961
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹21,39,583
Average Aid Awarded₹12,53,522

Student Body Diversity

African American11.75%
Asian6.49%
Hispanic50.18%
White18.95%
Multiracial4.74%
Native American0.53%
Pacific Islander1.4%
International5.26%
Unknown Race0.7%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSmall Town
Years4
Graduation Rate52.34%
Retention Rate72.67%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates570

Contact

Street Address100 W Hillcrest St
ZIP Code76059
Phone(817) 645-3921
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/