Southwestern Adventist University

Overview

Southwestern Adventist University is a Comprehensive institution located in Keene, TX, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 100 West Hillcrest
Keene, TX  76059
United States

Contact Ms. Rahneeka Hazelton
Director of Admissions
Email: rahneeka@swau.edu
Phone: 817-202-6733

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Fire Science/firefighting
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
Social Sciences
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music
Music Performance

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,400

Applied

842

Accepted

799

Enrolled

Female Admissions

883

Females Applied

554

Females Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

517

Males Applied

288

Males Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 7th	September 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	520	450	610
SAT Math	500	450	530
ACT Composite	21	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

20,904

Fees

660

Full-time student fees

7,600

Room & board

3,800

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Student Body

799

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

31%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	44.43%
Black or African American	13.64%
White or Caucasian	21.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	4.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	2.25%
Two or more races	3.75%
Other	1.75%

Gender

Male (42.55%)

Female (57.45%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	47%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Mimosa Memories, Student Appreciation Week and Handshake

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Association, Enactus (to enable progress through entrepreneurial action), Education/Psychology Club, Theology Club and Nursing Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball			No
Football		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball			No
Football		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball			No

Faculty

81

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 49

Part-time - 32

Male - 49

Female - 32