Southwestern Adventist University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
55.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.95%
Freshmen Enrollment
130
SAT Scores
1,035
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,438 students have applied and 771 students have allowed to admit to Southwestern Adventist University (Acceptance rate: 53.62%). Southwestern Adventist's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.86 % where 130 students have finally enrolled out of 771 admitted students.
Southwestern Adventist acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Arlington Baptist University and Dallas Christian College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.07%).
Southwestern Adventist enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 41.99%).
How to Apply to Southwestern Adventist University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Southwestern Adventist. Southwestern Adventist offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission | swau.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-requirements |
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Online Application | https://apps.swau.edu/admissions/ |
Financial Aid | swau.edu/admissions-aid/apply-aid |
Net Price Calculator | https://swau.edu/admissions-aid/determine-cost |
Veterans Tuition | swau.edu/admissions-aid/types-of-aid/federal-state-aid |
Disability Service | www.swau.edu/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Southwestern Adventist and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Southwestern Adventist University is 1,035 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Southwestern Adventist University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,013). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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Southwestern Adventist University | 1,035 | 19 |
Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,013 | 21 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Southwestern Adventist University, 69 students submitted SAT scores (53% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,035 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 600 |
Mathematics | 440 | 500 | 580 |
Total | 900 | 1,020 | 1,180 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Southwestern Adventist University, 36 students submitted ACT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 17 | 19 | 24 |
English | 16 | 19 | 25 |
Mathematics | 15 | 17 | 22 |
Southwestern Adventist Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Southwestern Adventist University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
Recommendations | Not Considered |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |