Southwestern Adventist Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Southwestern Adventist University is a private research university in Keene, Texas, enrolling about 570 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 78.36% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,946 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,380
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,778 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.36% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 570 93.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.34%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 34.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 96.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1031
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 886
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,468
- Room & Board: $9,400 annual estimate
Southwestern Adventist University: what the data shows
Common questions about Southwestern Adventist University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southwestern Adventist University?
Southwestern Adventist University is located in Keene, TX (ZIP 76059).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Southwestern Adventist University public or private?
Southwestern Adventist University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Southwestern Adventist University cost?
Published tuition: $25,380.
Average net price after aid: $22,778.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,725 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,462 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,441 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,439 |
| $110,001+ | $31,475 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $101,520.
How hard is it to get into Southwestern Adventist University?
Admission rate: 78.36%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1031 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southwestern Adventist University?
Total enrollment: 570 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 886 students.
Graduate enrollment: 6 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University?
150%-time completion rate: 52.34%.
First-year retention: 72.7%.
What do graduates of Southwestern Adventist University earn?
Median earnings: $43,643 six years after entry; $52,946 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,998.
42.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southwestern Adventist University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (70 completions)
- Psychology, General (15 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (10 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (9 completions)
- General Studies (8 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (8 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (8 completions)
- Computer Science (7 completions)
- Accounting (5 completions)
- Radio and Television (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southwestern Adventist University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.36%; completion rate 52.34%; median earnings $52,946 at 10 years; net price $22,778. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,380
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Adventist University was $25,380.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,778
2024 Value
In 2024 Southwestern Adventist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,778.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$91,112 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,778 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$101,520 4-Year Tuition
$9,400 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$35,980 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$143,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southwestern Adventist University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southwestern Adventist University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southwestern Adventist University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,640 | $18,640 | $18,102 |
| 2014 | $19,460 | $19,460 | $17,671 |
| 2015 | $19,916 | $19,916 | $19,125 |
| 2016 | $20,276 | $20,276 | $19,342 |
| 2017 | $20,732 | $20,732 | $20,553 |
| 2018 | $21,564 | $21,564 | $19,334 |
| 2019 | $22,188 | $22,188 | $20,329 |
| 2020 | $22,836 | $22,836 | $20,208 |
| 2021 | $23,508 | $23,508 | $17,231 |
| 2022 | $24,060 | $24,060 | $19,165 |
| 2023 | $24,588 | $24,588 | $20,581 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.36% Acceptance Rate
1,468 Total Applicants
815 Students Admitted
159 First-Time Students Enrolled
19.51% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1031
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southwestern Adventist University reported total enrollment of about 570 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (50.2%), White (18.9%), and Black or African American (11.8%). About 42.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southwestern Adventist University in 2024 is 570 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 886 students. Graduate enrollment is about 6 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.34% 100% Completion Time
52.34% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.34% of students graduating from Southwestern Adventist University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20% male / 80% female
- Psychology, General: 13% male / 87% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 90% male / 10% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southwestern Adventist University.
Return on Investment
$26,998 Median Student Debt
$52,946 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.99% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
481.11% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southwestern Adventist University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 30 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 70 completions
2. Psychology, General: 15 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 10 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 9 completions
5. General Studies: 8 completions
6. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 8 completions
7. Theology/Theological Studies: 8 completions
8. Computer Science: 7 completions
9. Accounting: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Southwestern Adventist University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southwestern Adventist University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southwestern Adventist University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,313
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,363
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southwestern Adventist University is a private non-profit institution located in Keene, TX, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 570 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (50.2%), White (18.9%), Black or African American (11.8%). The admission rate is 78.36%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1031. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.34%. Approximately 42.11% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Keene, TX 76059
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Southwestern Adventist University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southwestern Adventist University located?
Southwestern Adventist University is located in Keene, TX.
What is Southwestern Adventist University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southwestern Adventist University is 78.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,468 applicants and 815 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southwestern Adventist University cost?
Reported tuition is $25,380 and average net price is $22,778 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,400 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southwestern Adventist University?
Southwestern Adventist University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 886 students, Hispanic or Latino (50.2%), White (18.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southwestern Adventist University?
About 34.2% of students at Southwestern Adventist University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Southwestern Adventist University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Southwestern Adventist University reports midpoint SAT about 1031 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Southwestern Adventist University earn?
Median earnings are $43,643 six years after entry and $52,946 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southwestern Adventist University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,998.
Is Southwestern Adventist University public or private?
Southwestern Adventist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Keene, TX.
Is Southwestern Adventist University an HBCU?
No. Southwestern Adventist University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southwestern Adventist University a tribal college?
No. Southwestern Adventist University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.