Southwestern Adventist University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	400
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	58%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in Keene, Texas, Southwestern Adventist University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Southwestern Adventist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Southwestern Adventist University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 73% at Southwestern Adventist University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,508

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Adventist University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,508

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Adventist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Southwestern Adventist University received on average $14,820 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,820

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	66	48%	$4,936	$325,745
Other Federal Grant	67	49%	$5,524	$370,095
State Grant/Scholarships	60	44%	$2,653	$159,150
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	136	99%	$11,038	$1,501,129
Total Grant & Scholarships	137	100%	$14,820	$2,030,374

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern Adventist University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwestern Adventist University students is 45.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.0%.

45.4%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 38.9% 7 students
white 42.9% 9 students
hispanic 45.2% 38 students
International Students 52.2% 12 students

Athletic Associations

National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwestern Adventist University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwestern Adventist University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training

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