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Southwestern Adventist University Campus Tours & Visits — Keene, TX

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Southwestern Adventist University is a private institution in Keene with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1031, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 574 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,946 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,581.

Established

1893

Type

Private university

Division

Division II

56%

Acceptance

1031

SAT Avg

574

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

41%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$52,946

Earnings 10yr

$20,581

Avg Net Price

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Southwestern Adventist University Library Southwestern Adventist University was founded in 1893 as Keene Industrial Academy.
•On January 2, 1944, the West Hall boys' dormitory, which had undergone extensive repairs in the summer of 1943, was destroyed by fire.
•Most of these colleges were founded in the 1890s, a period of intense activity in Adventist history.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1031

Reading & WritingMid: 525

465610

MathMid: 490

445590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1725

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,588

Room & Board$9,032

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$35,804

Average Net Price$20,581

Median Debt at Graduation$26,998

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,482

$30–48K$18,600

$48–75K$21,435

$75–110K$22,112

$110K+$24,537

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Programs (42)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.1%

Freshman Retention70.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,643

10 Years$52,946

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

70%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

574

Gender Split

54% / 46%

Women / Men

First Generation

34%

Pell Grant Recipients

39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21%

Black 11%

Hispanic 52%

Asian 5%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 4%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from TX state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

40 mi(69 min)

Austinpop. 960K

149 mi(258 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

216 mi(374 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFWDallas-Fort Worth38 mi

AUSAustin153 mi

IAHHouston Intercontinental204 mi

Distance to Cities

Dallas, TX40 mi

~1h 9m drive

Austin, TX149 mi

~4h 18m drive

Houston, TX216 mi

~6h 14m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

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Mid-Range

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$80-150/night

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Southwestern Adventist University

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

Bakke Graduate University

Baylor College of Medicine

Oblate School of Theology

North American University

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (42)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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