by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Southwestern Adventist University, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Southwestern Adventist University is ranked #1,457 out of 2,118 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Southwestern Adventist University also holds the #74 spot on the Best Colleges in Texas ranking.
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The acceptance rate at Southwestern Adventist University is 78%. That’s higher than the rate at many schools, but still low enough to be considered somewhat selective. If you want to get in, you’ll need good grades and to be able to show that Southwestern Adventist University is a good fit for you.
About 98% of students accepted to Southwestern Adventist University submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 465 and 610. Math scores were between 445 and 590.
Southwestern Adventist University received ACT scores from 31% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 17 and 25.
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At Southwestern Adventist University, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 12 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Southwestern Adventist University is 96%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Southwestern Adventist University is 70%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Southwestern Adventist University for first-time, full-time students is 41%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
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In the current academic year, there are 574 undergraduates at Southwestern Adventist University.
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The overall average net price of Southwestern Adventist University is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Southwestern Adventist University
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17,482 | $18,600 | $21,435 | $22,112 | $24,537 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Southwestern Adventist University, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Southwestern Adventist University, approximately 53% of students took out student loans averaging $7,278 a year. That adds up to $29,112 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 8.4%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Southwestern Adventist University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Southwestern Adventist University make about $52,946 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at Southwestern Adventist University make the most money.
Southwestern Adventist University is an private not-for-profit institution located in Keene, Texas. Keene is a good match for students who enjoy small-town life. Get more details about the location of Southwestern Adventist University.
Contact details for Southwestern Adventist University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 100 W Hillcrest, Keene, TX 76059 |
| Phone: | 8176453921 |
| Website: | www.swau.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/southwestern.adventist.university |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/SouthwesternAU |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 18 majors graduated from Southwestern Adventist University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 182 | NA |
| Nursing | 70 | $61,412 |
| General Psychology | 15 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 11 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 9 | NA |
| Health & Physical Education | 9 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 8 | NA |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 8 | NA |
| Computer Science | 7 | NA |
| Accounting | 5 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
160 students took at least one online class at Southwestern Adventist University.
Learn more about online learning at Southwestern Adventist University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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