Southwestern Adventist University
Faith-based college · Keene, TX · 570 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
910–1200
ACT (middle 50%)
17–25
Average net price
$12,685
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$36,410
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
50%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Southwestern Adventist University?
Southwestern Adventist University accepts about 78 of every 100 applicants (78%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 910 and 1200 on the SAT. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 910, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 17–25.
The latest federal data says Southwestern Adventist University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southwestern Adventist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southwestern Adventist University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $36,410 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $12,685 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $26,120 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$26,120
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$26,120
- Room & board$9,700
- Total cost of attendance$36,410
- Average net price after grants$12,685
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Biology, Education, Theology.
Southwestern Adventist University FAQ
- What is Southwestern Adventist University's acceptance rate?
- 78% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Southwestern Adventist University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 910–1200. Aim for 1200 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Southwestern Adventist University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 17–25.
- Is Southwestern Adventist University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southwestern Adventist University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southwestern Adventist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southwestern Adventist University cost?
- About $36,410 a year before aid; $12,685 on average after grants.
- What is Southwestern Adventist University's FAFSA school code?
- 003619. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southwestern Adventist University receives your information.
- What is Southwestern Adventist University's graduation rate?
- 50% of students finish within six years.
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