Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 818
Graduate Enrollment: 17
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Seventh Day Adventists
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 57.51%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.2% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 41.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 23.2%
Black: 12.1%
Hispanic: 43.4%
Asian: 7.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 4.8%
Non-resident alien: 2.8%
Unknown race: 5.4%
Black: 12.1%
Hispanic: 43.4%
Asian: 7.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 4.8%
Non-resident alien: 2.8%
Unknown race: 5.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $33,292
In-State tuition: $23,508Out-of-State tuition: $23,508
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,900 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,065 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,175 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 45.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 57.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,998 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,838 |
| $30k-48k | $16,583 |
| $48k-75k | $15,844 |
| $75k-110k | $21,219 |
| $110k+ | $21,672 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 45%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,998 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,297 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,251 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 62.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 72.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 75.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 38.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 31.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $43,012 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,344 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Fire Protection. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 40 | $31,000 | $286 | $69,101 ($5,758) | $76,282 ($6,357) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,856 ($2,655) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,226Full time faculty: 98%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $15,356,063 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $22,260,333 (2022)