Southwestern Adventist University: Review & Facts

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Southwestern Adventist University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 795 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1893 and is the only school located in Keene, Texas.

Southwestern Adventist University is affiliated with Seventh Day Adventists.

Academic Offerings

At Southwestern Adventist University you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
37
Southwestern Adventist University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 37 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Psychology, Biology, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Southwestern Adventist University student retention rate is fair at 79% (above Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is low: 43%.

Student to faculty ratio at Southwestern Adventist University is pretty good, 12:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - around $23,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Southwestern Adventist University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $700, which comes to $24,100 a year.

Read the details about Southwestern Adventist University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
54%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,438 applications were submitted and 771 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Southwestern Adventist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,300
Medium
Southwestern Adventist University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southwestern Adventist University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Southwestern Adventist University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 400 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- about $4,300 annually.

Based on the college crime data, Southwestern Adventist University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southwestern Adventist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southwestern Adventist University
100 W Hillcrest
Keene, Texas
76059, USA
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