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Southwestern Adventist University can be found in Keene, TX (a town not far from a more urbanized area). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Seventh Day Adventists school. Southwestern Adventist University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Southwestern Adventist University offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine.
Southwestern Adventist University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 52% of potential students in 2007. Only 25% of students scored 410 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Southwestern Adventist University centered around 410 to 500, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at Southwestern Adventist University are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 890 students were enrolled in Southwestern Adventist University. The school has a large minority student population.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Southwestern Adventist University. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwestern Adventist University
100 W Hillcrest
Keene, TX 76059
General Phone: (817) 645-3921
http://www.swau.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 36 | teacher ed, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, business teaching, computer teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 23 | business management, accounting, international business, marketing, management science, small business management |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | general studies, social services, history, international relations, interdisciplinary studies, English, public history and archival administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | theology, religion |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry, theoretical and mathematical physics, physical sciences, biostatistics, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Media | 5 | journalism, radio and television, organizational communications, communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | health and physical education, exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and safety, security services management |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | social work |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office management, general office occupations |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care facilities management |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwestern Adventist University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 125 | 43 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 3 |
In 2007, Southwestern Adventist University had a total enrollment of 890 students (794 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Southwestern Adventist University offers campus housing for 404 of its 794 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Keene, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 632 | 306 | 48% | 210 | 69% |
| Men | 249 | 115 | 46% | 89 | 77% |
| Women | 383 | 191 | 50% | 121 | 63% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,284 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,284 |
| Room and board | $ 6,424 |
| Room charge | $ 2,632 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,792 |
| Books and supplies | $ 864 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,230 |
Financial Aid:
Southwestern Adventist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361900)
Southwestern Adventist University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $3,315 | 4 | $10,631 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $5,314 | 5 | $9,705 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $5,002 | 9 | $5,023 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 36 | $7,006 | 20 | $8,515 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Securities Services Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwestern Adventist University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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