Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Southwestern Adventist University is a private nonprofit institution in Keene, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 570 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $52,946 ten years after enrollment, which is 30% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 46.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $26,998, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.96x. The average net price after financial aid is $22,778 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Sports & Fitness, Psychology, and Business Administration & Management.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,946
Graduation Rate
46.7%
Median Debt
$26,998
Average Net Price
$22,778
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.58x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.96x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
570
Admission Rate
78.4%
Average SAT
1031
Retention Rate
72.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$25,380
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,380
Pell Grant Rate
42.1%
Federal Loan Rate
53.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$16,725
Income $30K–$48K
$21,462
Income $48K–$75K
$15,441
Income $110K+
$31,475

Student Demographics

Women
57.0%
White
18.9%
Black
11.8%
Hispanic
50.2%
Asian
6.5%
Two or More Races
4.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
52.2%

Accreditations

Programs (27)

Bachelor (13)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $88,324 71
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 9
Sports & Fitness Not reported 7
Psychology Not reported 6
Business Administration & Management Not reported 5
Accounting Not reported 5
Teacher Education Not reported 4
Secondary Education Not reported 4
Biology Not reported 4
Computer Science Not reported 3
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 3
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 3
Finance Not reported 3
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Radio, Television & Film Bachelor 2
Education Master 2
English Language & Literature Bachelor 2
Music Bachelor 2
Marketing Bachelor 2
Public Relations Bachelor 1
Liberal Arts & Sciences Associate 1
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bachelor 1
Ecology Bachelor 1
Mathematics Bachelor 1
Cognitive Psychology Master 1
Social Sciences Bachelor 1
International Relations Bachelor 1
History Bachelor 1

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