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Southwestern Adventist University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Fringe | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

20:1

Religious affliation

Seventh Day Adventist

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$24,060

Out of state

$24,060
Graduate

In state

$24,060

Out of state

$24,060

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
98%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 59.0% $5,519
State/local grants 55.0% $2,658
Institutional grants 98.0% $9,165
Loans 58.0% $6,127

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$8,600 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,200 per year

Personal Expenses

$2,900 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Psychology, General
  • Biomedical Sciences, General
  • General Studies
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Education, General
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
53.62%
  • Apply 1,438
  • Accepted 771
  • Attend 130

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$25
Graduate
$25

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
440-580
ACT Composite
17-24
SAT Reading
460-600
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
59%
Male Students
41%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Hispanic/Latino41.36%
  2. Caucasian20.43%
  3. Not Specified12.61%
  4. Black11.22%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities8.45%
  6. Asian5.3%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.38%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.25%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,082

Undergraduate students

1,045

Graduate students

37

Full Time Students
76%
Part Time Students
24%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Volleyball
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
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