School Overview

Southwestern Adventist University has a Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Keene, TX). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

100 W Hillcrest
Keene, TX 76059
Main Phone: (817) 645-3921
Web Site: www.swau.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 890 (full-time equivalent) students. 88.5% of students attend full-time, while 11.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 79 male students and 86 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.9% of the student body, while females made up 52.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (14)%, Hispanic (16)%, Asian (5)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 560.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 400 or higher. One fourth of students scored 510 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business Administration
• Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
• International Business
• Marketing

• General Communications
• Journalism

• Computer Science
• Information Sciences And Systems

• Teacher

• General English Language

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Nursing

• History
• International Relations
• Social Sciences

• Liberal Arts

• Health And Fitness

• Biology
• Other Biology

• Mathematics

• Music

• Religion

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Social Work

• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Southwestern Adventist University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Southwestern Adventist University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

The school offers financial aid to athletes for other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is recommended.
• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.