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Southwestern Adventist University
Most applicants get into Southwestern Adventist University — 78.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Southwestern Adventist University anchors the college town of Keene, TX, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Seventh Day Adventist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $75,756 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 570 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 910 and 1200 — near the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Southwestern Adventist University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Southwestern Adventist University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 910–1200 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Southwestern Adventist University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 465 | 525 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 445 | 510 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Southwestern Adventist University received 1,468 applications and admitted 815 (55.5%), with 159 enrolling.
How Southwestern Adventist University compares
| Southwestern Adventist University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.4% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,380 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,946 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Southwestern Adventist University's median earnings are $52,946 — below the Texas benchmark of $54,132. Weigh that against the $25,380 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Southwestern Adventist University lists tuition at $25,380 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Southwestern Adventist University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $25,380 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 570 undergraduates, Southwestern Adventist University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
52.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Southwestern Adventist University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Southwestern Adventist University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 910–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Southwestern Adventist University's acceptance rate?
55.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 815 admitted from 1,468 applicants.
How much does Southwestern Adventist University cost?
At Southwestern Adventist University, published tuition is $25,380 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Southwestern Adventist University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Southwestern Adventist University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,946 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Southern Methodist University — 63.3% admitted
- The University of Texas at Arlington — 79.9% admitted
- The University of Texas at Dallas — 65.1% admitted
- Saint Edward's University — 81.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.