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Southwestern Adventist University - Keene,Texas

55%

Acceptance Rate

$9,719

Avg.Financial Aid

003619

FAFSA Code

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Southwestern Adventist University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Seventh Day Adventist
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.swau.edu/
Student Population Number of Students attending College
879
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Southwestern Adventist University, which is located in Keene, TX is a private, Seventh Day Adventist university. Southwestern Adventist University was founded in the year 1893. Out of total 817 students enrolled at SAU, 798 belong to undergraduate courses while 19 are postgraduate students. The school has a total of 54 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. At Southwestern Adventist University, around 84% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. Finally, at SAU around 45% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, 23% are white, and 13% are Black or African American. Southwestern Adventist University has produced several achievers in its 127 years of existence. The average earnings of its graduates is $41,500 with 86% being the employment rate six years after graduation. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 116 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs), CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

8176453921

Fax:

8172026744

Address

100 W Hillcrest

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of a university is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a university is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Southwestern Adventist University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
1st Aug
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
55%
SAT Range
910 - 1110
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
16 - 23
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$25
Accept Common App
No

The university takes in few each year. Moreover, admission to SAU is easy. To kickstart the admission process at SAU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $25. The SAT score in the range of 880-1090 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 17 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Southwestern Adventist University is 19. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 100 W Hillcrest, Keene, Texas 76059, or call (817) 645-3921.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$21,426
Average Annual Cost
$20,904

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$33,669
Other Fees
$660
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$7,600
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,955

Total One Year Cost

$33,669

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to SAU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $33,733 per year. The average annual tuition cost ($22,188), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($7,800), and budget for other expenses ($2,610) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

15:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

64%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

62%

Male Professors

38%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

860

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

52%

Full-time / Part-time

83% / 17%

Students Gender

Male

42%

US National: 44%

Female

58%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

23%

Unknown

Black

12%

Hispanic

47%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

24%

Out Of State

71%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$57,389 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 80% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

80%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,800/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,800/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,800/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Knights

School Colors

maroon, gold, silver and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NSCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by SAU. At SAU, $7,800 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at Southwestern Adventist University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,800 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include campus emergency phones. There are around 40% male and 60% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$33,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$41,500/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$30,250 - $30,250

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$314 - $314

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,719

Students Receiving Federal Grants

52%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,132

Students Receiving State Aid

41%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,935

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,926

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$13,822

$30K - $48K

$15,155

$48K - $75K

$8,976

$75K - $110K

$8,013

> $110K

$5,657

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,936,823

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at SAU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,192, whereas the financial aid is $6,403. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $2,895 as well as institutional aid worth $6,403. At SAU, the total amount of non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $1,936,823 per year.

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