Founded in 1893, Southwestern Adventist University. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 785 full time undergraduate students, and 14 full time graduate students.
The Southwestern Adventist University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 50 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Southwestern Adventist University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
49%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
820-1010
ACT Range
17-23
Admissions at SWAU are considered More Selective, with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 9 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Southwestern Adventist University.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
70%
“We know about current events and vote”
30%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
73%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
9%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
18%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
27%
“They keep regular office hours”
45%
“They”re always available”
82%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
82%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
18%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
55%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
45%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
70%
“We know about current events and vote”
30%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
73%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
9%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
18%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
27%
“They keep regular office hours”
45%
“They”re always available”
82%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
26 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
20 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
27 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
32 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
32 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
32 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
32 Students rated local services 3.2 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
32 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
Southwestern Adventist University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Southwestern Adventist University?
13 Students rated Southwestern Adventist University
Destinee
06/16/2020
My overall opinion of this college is that it's amazing. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Their cafeteria is completely vegan which is pretty cool. Every time I step on campus I'm always greeted with a lovely smile and a how are you. Overall I give it 10/10.
Ron
12/07/2019
Overall, I believe that it is a suitable school for a student to go to if they are going into tedious fields such as nursing. I say this because the class sizes are not as large as UTA's or other public universities out there which gives me an opportunity to access the library more, interact with the professors more, and to become spiritually closer to God.
Asia
07/03/2019
I LOVE IT!! I would definitely recommend this college to anyone. The atmosphere is great, and the people are amazing. The teachers are helpful and there are many resources on campus to help you become a successful student. This is the type of school people go to to thrive.
Elizabeth
06/11/2019
It is a safe environment where everyone is respected and accepted. Staff and students are friendly and always willing to help whet needed. A tutoring center is provided and there is always help given from professors when asked for it. Teacher to student ratio is great and we are all able to get one of one help. It is a great environment for this who are Christian and those who aren’t.
Nathan
04/27/2019
It has a very good atmosphere. But as all college posses places that could use renovation, SWAU is the same.
If you want to meet the teachers to talk to them about the class material, most of them have office hours but some don’t and prefer that you meet them after classes to cover material related topics.
Kyle
02/15/2019
Southwestern Adventist University is a small university that feels like a close knit family college. I love the atmosphere of the students at this school. Everyone speaks to everyone there. The staff and facility more importantly do everything so you as a student can succeed.
Danielle
01/29/2019
This campus is very friendly, safe, and welcoming. There are so many opportunities for leadership and outreach.
Bryan
06/25/2018
I have had the opportunity to visit a couple of times and I really like what I've seen. The people I've met so far are really helpful and seem to genuinely care about the students and their success. I'm looking forward to my first year at Southwestern Adventist University.
Lilly
05/14/2018
This university is very friendly and the professors are amazing. It is a smaller college than most but this is a good thing when it comes to the professors. They are more involved and form personal connections with the students. It is also a very safe campus and many clubs and activities can be found throughout the year.
Esther
11/17/2017
If you're looking for a cozy, remote, private school interested in your spiritual well being, Southwestern Adventist University is the school for you. The small class sizes allow each student to receive the attention they need and make your academics a priority.
Erin
07/13/2017
I love the campus. First of all, I feel safe and secure when I walk class to class. The people there are accepting and very easy to get along with. It is full of people just like me. The education there is amazing because the teachers actually want to help you succeed and they are always available when you need them.
Josh
11/30/2016
It has a great Adventist atmosphere. You get great and close friends. The teachers are always willing to help, and you'll find help anywhere. The school always has some event that is going on, and the cafe has pretty great food. There are a lot of great people here.
Chardonnay Alexis De'Jenea
11/16/2016
Southwestern is a good school. It's somewhat easy to become involved. The faculty and staff are friendly and helpful. They are always there to talk and help you out in anyway. It's a really chill campus most of the time. There's always something to do most times. The games are always fun and hype. The only problem I had was I wished the cafeteria served better quality food and updated their menu on the app more often. Overall, SWAU is a great school! Go Knights!
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Southwestern Adventist University is 49%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Put friends, money, and practicality aside and chase your dream. Don't let your logic stand in the way of finding something you truly want to do for the rest of your life. The money you spend in college is an investment towards happiness, not contentment. A practical degree will not bring you happiness, but doing what you love will. The time and funds put toward your degree will forever haunt you if you do not choose to spend them on something you love. Do not be afaid to chase your dreams.
Anyone that is willing to work hard for their grade and wants to be in a small close student community is the kind of person that should attend this school.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Looking back at my days in highschool, I wish I could have been exposed to different fields of education possible. I am currently a pre-nursing student. Now that I am in college, I have seen varieties of fields. The field I am attracted now is ecology. If I would have been shown this type of science, I would have started preparing myself for what would come up in college. Without having a true directed field when entering college, there is really no need of going to college.
The best thing about SWAU is the friendly environment. everyone here is friendly and ready to help you or just talk to and hangout with you. the professors are easy to talk to when ever you need them.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing would be the lack of availabilty of classes. They are very limited therefore; there tends to be class conflicts quite often.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
98% of students attending Southwestern Adventist University receive some sort of financial aid.
56% were awarded federal grants.65%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
