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Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, Texas 76059

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Health sciencesTight-knitCollege town

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Southwestern Adventist University is a private institution in Keene with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1031, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 574 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,946 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,581.

Established
1893
Type
Private university
Conference
United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) since the 2002–03 academic year
Division
Division II

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56%Acceptance
1031SAT Avg
574Students
12:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$52,946Earnings 10yr
$20,581Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southwestern Adventist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1031

Reading & WritingMid: 525
465610
MathMid: 490
445590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1725

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

55.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1031

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,588
Room & Board$9,032
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$35,804
Average Net Price$20,581
Median Debt at Graduation$26,998
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,482
$30–48K$18,600
$48–75K$21,435
$75–110K$22,112
$110K+$24,537

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,581

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
574
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Black 11%
Hispanic 52%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.1%
Freshman Retention70.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,643
8 Years$47,714
10 Years$52,946

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,300
Men
$49,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from TX state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
40 mi(69 min)
Austinpop. 960K
149 mi(258 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
216 mi(374 min)

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