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Southwestern Adventist University is a liberal arts university located in the city of Keene, Texas. The college was founded in 1893. SWAU offers undergraduate degree programs in the fields of art, science and the fine arts. In addition, the college offers management programs and pre-professional programs in law, dentistry, medicine and public health. The college has an impressive intake of international students.
There are several clubs and organizations operating on campus, including the Women's Dorm Club, the Slash Club, S.W.A.T. and the Biology club. The student body includes students from more than 30 countries worldwide.
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Campus Location100 W Hillcrest
Keene, TX 76059
USA
Main Tel: (817) 645-3921
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Southwestern Adventist University HighlightsWhere Southwestern Adventist University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Large number of students.
- Selective admissions.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 103 | 24 | | Associate | 31 | 2 | | Master | 10 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Southwestern Adventist University was 890 in 2007-2008 (798 full-time equivalent). About 48% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 52% of the class. Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 15,236 | | Room | $ 2,950 | | Board | $ 3,792 | | Books and supplies | $ 936 | | Other | $ 2,276 |
Financial Aid: Southwestern Adventist University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsSouthwestern Adventist University provides on-campus housing for 254 of its 798 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Southwestern Adventist University Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 51% | | Women | 49% | | All | 50% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-560 | | Math | 423-538 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (22 awarded) - Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS (31 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) MEDIA (6 awarded) - Journalism
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (3 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (30 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (12 awarded) - Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (10 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (9 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Southwestern Adventist University with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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