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Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX·Private nonprofit·574 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 574 students.

56%
Accept
574
Students
$20,581
Net Price
41%
Grad Rate
$47,100
Earnings
10 yr
$21,500
Debt

About This School

Southwestern Adventist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Keene, Texas with approximately 574 undergraduate students enrolled. Southwestern Adventist University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,581 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $47,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Southwestern Adventist University is a private Adventist university in Keene, Texas. It is owned by the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The university enrolls about 800 students on a rural, 150-acre campus.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 41% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning fewer than half of students who start actually finish, and that's worth taking seriously before committing. On the upside, the average net price of $20,581/year is reasonable for a private school, and graduates earn a median of $47,100 a decade out — modest but manageable given the relatively low debt load of $21,500. Worth considering if you're specifically drawn to the Seventh-day Adventist faith community and small campus life, but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that low completion rate.

Founded
1893
Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Health Professions50%
Business & Marketing10%
Education6%
Biological Sciences4%
Psychology4%
Computer Science2%
Communications2%
Social Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1031
Reading 75th %ile610
Math 75th %ile590

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$24,588
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,588
Avg Net Price
$20,581
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
Median debt at graduation$21,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
41%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
70%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.2x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White21%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino52%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (574 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Southwestern Adventist University

100 W Hillcrest

Keene, TX 76059

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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