Southwestern Adventist University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Keene, TX that costs an average of $12,685 a year after financial aid, admits 78% of applicants and graduates 50% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,685
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
50%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,299

Private nonprofitTown (fringe)570 undergraduates

Cost of Southwestern Adventist University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$36,410
Tuition and fees, in-state$26,120
Housing and food (on campus)$9,700
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$12,685

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,510
$30,001–48,000$8,995
$48,001–75,000$12,749
$75,001–110,000$14,145
$110,001+$14,503

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Southwestern Adventist University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate78%
Average SAT1,031
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)465–610
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)445–590
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)17–25
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate50%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$42,955
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$57,299
Rank in Texas (earnings)45th of 93 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,547
Typical monthly loan payment$290 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants46%
Students with federal loans51%

Majors and programs at Southwestern Adventist University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (32)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing141$76,786$26,249
Accounting and Related Services10——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology4——
Biology7——
Business Administration, Management and Operations16——
Chemistry———
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology1——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions1——
Communication and Media Studies———
Computer Science10——
Criminal Justice and Corrections6——
Criminology———
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology2——
Education———
English Language and Literature6——
Finance and Financial Management Services3——
History2——
International Business———
International Relations and National Security Studies1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities10——
Marketing5——
Mathematics2——
Music4——
Psychology21——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication4——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication7——
Religion/Religious Studies2——
Social Sciences3——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5——
Theological and Ministerial Studies17——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———
Religion/Religious Studies———

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer Science———
Fire Protection———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness———

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology1——
Education6——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins$12,317—$37,810
Parker UniversityDallas$28,806—$56,771
North American UniversityStafford$24,462—$38,538
Texas CollegeTyler$12,603—$36,030
Paul Quinn CollegeDallas$14,14740%$37,049
Wiley UniversityMarshall$6,125—$37,604
Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood$26,56367%$49,434
Hallmark UniversitySan Antonio$13,49551%$52,129

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About Southwestern Adventist University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationKeene, TX
SettingTown (fringe)
Undergraduates570
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteswau.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Southwestern Adventist University's acceptance rate?

Southwestern Adventist University admits 78% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,031 on the SAT.

How much does Southwestern Adventist University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $36,410 a year (tuition and fees: $26,120). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,685 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,510.

How much do Southwestern Adventist University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $57,299 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 45th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($76,786 a year after graduation).

What is Southwestern Adventist University's graduation rate?

50% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.