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Southwestern Adventist University Healthcare Programs

Southwestern Adventist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Keene, TX. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Southwestern Adventist University Rankings

Southwestern Adventist University has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
College Major Best Value	#86 of 105	State — Texas
College Major Best Value	#87 of 106	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#92 of 109	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#93 of 111	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#119 of 309	State — Texas
College Best Colleges For Money	#127 of 307	State — Texas
College Major Best Value	#147 of 181	Region — Southwest
College Major Best Value	#148 of 183	Region — Southwest

Where Is Southwestern Adventist University?

Contact information for Southwestern Adventist University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	100 W Hillcrest, Keene, TX 76059
Phone:	8176453921
Website:	www.swau.edu/
Admissions:	swau.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-requirements
Financial Aid:	swau.edu/admissions-aid/apply-aid

How Do I Get Into Southwestern Adventist University?

You can apply to Southwestern Adventist University online at: https://apps.swau.edu/admissions/

Southwestern Adventist University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Southwestern Adventist University

These are the things Southwestern Adventist University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Southwestern Adventist University?

Southwestern Adventist University maintains an acceptance rate of 78%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

98% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Southwestern Adventist University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 465 and 610. Math scores were between 445 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 910 to 1200. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Southwestern Adventist University ranged between 17 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Southwestern Adventist University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	258	256	99%
Women	500	338	68%

Can I Afford Southwestern Adventist University?

The average net price after aid at Southwestern Adventist University is $20,581. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$24,720
In-State Fees	$660
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,720
Out-of-State Fees	$660
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$25,380
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,380

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Southwestern Adventist University receive some form of financial aid (150 students).

About 80% of students at Southwestern Adventist University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,685 per student.

42% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,604.

Student Loan Debt

53% of Southwestern Adventist University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,278 per year.

Southwestern Adventist University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 22 students enrolled at Southwestern Adventist University. Southwestern Adventist University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 574 undergraduate students at Southwestern Adventist University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southwestern Adventist University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	40
Black or African American	73
Hispanic	272
White	123
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	21
Non-Resident	25

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Southwestern Adventist University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	91
Oklahoma	6
Florida	3
Arizona	2
Idaho	2

Additionally, approximately 4.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Southwestern Adventist University Graduate Student Diversity

4 of Southwestern Adventist University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Southwestern Adventist University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southwestern Adventist University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	2
White	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0

Online Learning at Southwestern Adventist University

Southwestern Adventist University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3 undergraduate students at Southwestern Adventist University took at least one online class — of those, 157 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 5 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Southwestern Adventist University

The following healthcare degree programs are offered by Southwestern Adventist University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	70	—	—	70
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Southwestern Adventist University

Southwestern Adventist University offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Southwestern Adventist University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.