Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, Texas 76059
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1031
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (42)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Southwestern Adventist University Library Southwestern Adventist University was founded in 1893 as Keene Industrial Academy.
- •On January 2, 1944, the West Hall boys' dormitory, which had undergone extensive repairs in the summer of 1943, was destroyed by fire.
- •Most of these colleges were founded in the 1890s, a period of intense activity in Adventist history.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average