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Southwestern Adventist University

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.

Campus Location

100 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 Highlights

Where 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 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor12543
Associate296
Master153

Students

The student enrollment at Southwestern Adventist University was 890 in 2007 (794 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% 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

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 14,284
Room$ 2,632
Board$ 3,792
Books and supplies$ 864
Other$ 2,230

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.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  24
Without tenure; working toward tenure  33

Housing and Meals

Southwestern Adventist University provides on-campus housing for 404 of its 794 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Southwestern Adventist University Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men46%
Women50%
All48%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal410-530
Math410-500

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (23 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Management Science
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded)

  • Computer Science
  • Computer and Information Sciences

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (36 awarded)

  • Business Teacher Education
  • Computer Teacher Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded)

  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (20 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • History
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
  • Social Sciences

MATHEMATICS (0 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (5 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Journalism
  • Organizational Communication
  • Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded)

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC (0 awarded)

  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (32 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

  • Health and Physical Education
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded)

  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Office Management and Supervision

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (16 awarded)

  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE (12 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Biostatistics
  • Chemistry
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics
  • Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Securities Services Administration/Management

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

  • Psychology

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