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Southwestern Adventist University

Southwestern Adventist University is a small, private institution located in Keene, tx. Founded in 1894, Southwestern Adventist University offers undergraduate degrees in 42 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 659 undergraduates
cost $24,060
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Admissions

Will I get into Southwestern Adventist University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 53.6%
SAT score average 1020
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee $25
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June
30
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August
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southwestern Adventist University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $24,060
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,600
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,900
Cost of attendance* $36,760
Financial aid package N/A
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Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,060
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,600
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,900
Cost of attendance* $36,760
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $36,760 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southwestern Adventist University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 659, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

805

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
19%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
40%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
20%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

map 100 W Hillcrest, Keene, TX 76059
phone 817-645-3921
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Popular clubs & activities

Student association

Enactus (to enable progress through entrepreneurial action)

Education/psychology club

Theology club

Nursing club

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southwestern Adventist University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southwestern Adventist University?

Southwestern Adventist University is located in Keene, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern Adventist University? 

The acceptance rate for Southwestern Adventist University is 54%.

What’s the average GPA for Southwestern Adventist University?

The average high school GPA for Southwestern Adventist University students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southwestern Adventist University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southwestern Adventist University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $147,040.

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