Southwestern Adventist University

Location and Contact Information

100 W Hillcrest
Keene, TX 76059
USA
Main Tel: (817) 645-3921
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • 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.
  • High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
  • Racially diverse student body.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.

Features of note:

  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Campus housing is available.
  • Students have meal (board) plans.
  • Students may study abroad.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 16,216
Room$ 3,128
Board$ 4,020
Books and supplies$ 1,008
Other$ 2,364

Financial Aid

Southwestern Adventist University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant96%$7,854
Institutional Grant92%$4,361
Federal Grant48%$4,229
Pell Grant47%$3,648
Other Federal Grant43%$715
State or Local Grant42%$3,464

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan65%$6,426
Federal Loan65%$6,129
Other Loan3%$7,333

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Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southwestern Adventist University:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1The General Theological SeminaryNew York, NY145
2Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL1,404
3Oakwood UniversityHuntsville, AL1,865
4College of Saint MaryOmaha, NE953
5York CollegeYork, NE396
6Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs, MI3,419
7Interdenominational Theological CenterAtlanta, GA426
8Associated Mennonite Biblical SeminaryElkhart, IN146
9Philander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, AR587
10Hiwassee CollegeMadisonville, TN116

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Bachelor11327
Associate282
Master94

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  23
Without tenure; working toward tenure  31

Students

Student enrollment was 821 in 2009-2010 (768 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.

Students under 25 years old represent 72% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men56%
Women56%
All56%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal420-550
Math418-533

Room and Board

Southwestern Adventist University provides on-campus housing for 439 of its 768 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

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

Graduate School Focus

Southwestern Adventist University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

  • Computer Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (20 awarded)

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

LIBERAL ARTS (25 awarded)

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

MATHEMATICS (1 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (8 awarded)

  • Journalism
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Radio and Television

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded)

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC (2 awarded)

  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (43 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (7 awarded)

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

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (13 awarded)

  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE (8 awarded)

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded)

  • Psychology