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- School Code: 361900
- Phone: (512) 245-2111
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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
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General Studies Degree
The general studies program at Southwestern Adventist University prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer general studies degrees.
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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.
Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas State has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Associate's Degree | 1 |
Bachelor's Degree | 2 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the General Studies program at Texas State, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Total Employment: 240
- Average Annual Salary: $61870
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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
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
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