Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Southwestern Adventist University reported a 55.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Southwestern Adventist University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Keene, TX, with an SAT reference of 1035 and an ACT reference of 19. The historical average net price is $22,778 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

55.5%

1,468 applicants

SAT reference

1035

Combined score

ACT reference

19

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,778

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Southwestern Adventist University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)91010351200
ACT (composite, 1–36)171925

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

46.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

72.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

570

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Southwestern Adventist University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

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

Top Majors at Southwestern Adventist University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions71
Business, Management & Marketing19
Psychology16
Education10
Parks, Recreation & Fitness9
Communication & Journalism8
Theology & Religious Vocations8
Computer & Information Sciences7
Liberal Arts & General Studies7
Biological & Biomedical Sciences7

Financial Aid at Southwestern Adventist University

About Southwestern Adventist University

Official website: https://www.swau.edu/

Admissions: https://swau.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-requirements

Frequently Asked Questions About Southwestern Adventist University

What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern Adventist University?

Southwestern Adventist University reported a 56% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,468. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Southwestern Adventist University?

The historical 56% acceptance rate suggests Southwestern Adventist University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southwestern Adventist University?

The imported historical records for Southwestern Adventist University include an SAT reference value of 1035 and an ACT reference value of 19. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Southwestern Adventist University?

The stored historical average net price at Southwestern Adventist University is $22,778 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $14,534 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Southwestern Adventist University is 47%. its stored first-year retention rate is 73%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Southwestern Adventist University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Southwestern Adventist University?

Southwestern Adventist University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Southwestern Adventist University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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