Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003619
- Phone: (512) 245-2111
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
57.70%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
24FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$11,238Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Southwestern Adventist University (Texas State)
601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX
Southwestern Adventist University is a nonprofit private institution located in Keene, TX and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the smaller enrollment, approximately 800 students, maintained by Southwestern Adventist University.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Southwestern Adventist University offers:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Psychology
The school operates under an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found at swau.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $19,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,700. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.
Students should visit the Southwestern Adventist University website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Texas State accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Southwestern Adventist University is around 880 students. The student body is made up of 98% undergraduate students and 15% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $22,000-$26,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $900 to $1,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $9,719 |
Receiving Student Loans | 59% | $5,722 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Southwestern Adventist University may provide services like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1985)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2009)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Southwestern Adventist University is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Southwestern Adventist University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
- Elementary Education (B)
- Education (M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Medical Technology (B)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B, C)
Physical Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Science (A)
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Southwestern Adventist University.
- Texas Wesleyan University in Lubbock, TX (23 miles away)
- Paul Quinn College in Paris, TX (38 miles away)
- Amberton University in Amarillo, TX (51 miles away)
- University of Mary Hardin - Baylor in Texas City, TX (92 miles away)
- Texas College in Fort Worth, TX (118 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Review a complete list of all the Texas colleges
- Compare other Texas private colleges
- Browse our detailed list of Bible & Christian Colleges in Texas
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003619
- Phone: (512) 245-2111
- School Homepage