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Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX · Private nonprofit · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,685
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $57,299
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Southwestern Adventist University is a private nonprofit college in Keene, TX with 570 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1031 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,685 per year ($11,510 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,299 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,468
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 815
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing465–610
200800
SAT Math445–590
200800
ACT Composite17–25
136
What Southwestern Adventist University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $36,410
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $26,120
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,510
- $30–48k$8,995
- $48–75k$12,749
- $75–110k$14,145
- $110k+$14,503
Get a personal estimate with Southwestern Adventist University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $57,299
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,547
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 570
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White19%
- Hispanic50%
- Black12%
- Asian7%
Southwestern Adventist University FAQ
What is Southwestern Adventist University's acceptance rate?+
Southwestern Adventist University admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Southwestern Adventist University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 465–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 445–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1031.
What ACT score do you need for Southwestern Adventist University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–25.
Is Southwestern Adventist University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Southwestern Adventist University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,468 students applied to Southwestern Adventist University and 815 were admitted; 159 enrolled.
Does Southwestern Adventist University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Southwestern Adventist University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Southwestern Adventist University require an essay?+
Southwestern Adventist University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Southwestern Adventist University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $36,410 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,685.
What is Southwestern Adventist University's graduation rate?+
50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 228468 · How we use this data
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