Southwestern Adventist University

www.swau.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,848

3.03% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,472

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.75%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

57.5%

1,099 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

852

72.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

42.5%

62 Graduates

About

Southwestern Adventist University is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southwestern Adventist University were Registered Nursing (47 degrees awarded), General Psychology (8 degrees), and Computer Science (6 degrees).

In 2021, 137 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Adventist University. 67.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (60 degrees), 1.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Adventist University is $22,848, which is $−5,657 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Adventist University is $22,848, which is $−5,657 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,472.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Adventist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,848

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Adventist University was $22,848. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Adventist University is $−5,657 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern Adventist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,472

2021 Value

10.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southwestern Adventist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,472. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southwestern Adventist University grew by 10.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern Adventist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,800

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Adventist University was of $7,800 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.84% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern Adventist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Adventist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.22% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern Adventist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.75%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Adventist University was 3.75%, which represents 9 out of the 240 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southwestern Adventist University received 1,099 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,099 applicants, 632 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.5% acceptance rate.

There were 852 students enrolled at Southwestern Adventist University in 2021. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwestern Adventist University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

632

Accepted Out of 1,099

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwestern Adventist University was 57.5% (632 admissions from 1,099 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 62.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.1%, while admissions declined by −24.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southwestern Adventist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

43% of enrolled first-time students at Southwestern Adventist University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwestern Adventist University had a total enrollment of 852 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Adventist University is 615 students and the part-time enrollment is 237. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Southwestern Adventist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Adventist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% White, 12% Black or African American, 7.16% Asian, 4.69% Two or More Races, 0.587% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.352% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Adventist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.7%) and White Female (13.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (20%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Adventist University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 852 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Adventist University is 615 and the part-time enrollment is 237. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Southwestern Adventist University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern Adventist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern Adventist University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Southwestern Adventist University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern Adventist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
368 enrolled students
White
199 enrolled students
Black or African American
102 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Adventist University is 43.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% White, 12% Black or African American, 7.16% Asian, 4.69% Two or More Races, 0.587% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.352% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 49 students (5.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 49 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern Adventist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Adventist University is hispanic or latino (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southwestern Adventist University is Registered Nursing (47 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (8 degrees) and Computer Science (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Adventist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (6 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees), and English (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Adventist University are Elementary & middle school teachers (303,566 people), Other managers (266,955 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (165,075 people), Postsecondary teachers (162,545 people), and Education administrators (130,269 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Adventist University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (6 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees), English (4 degrees), Psychology (12 degrees), and Communications (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Adventist University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Adventist University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (6 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees), English (4 degrees), Psychology (12 degrees), and Communications (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Adventist University are Elementary & secondary schools (761,360 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (436,034 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (315,688 people), Outpatient care centers (201,666 people), and Computer Systems Design (201,284 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern Adventist University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
General Psychology
8 degrees awarded
Computer Science
6 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwestern Adventist University was Registered Nursing with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southwestern Adventist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Adventist University, which is 0.473 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (93).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern Adventist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Adventist University in Theological Studies. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Adventist University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% of students graduating from Southwestern Adventist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southwestern Adventist University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
60 degrees awarded
White
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Adventist University is hispanic or latino (60 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (38 degrees).

11.7% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
42 degrees awarded
White Female
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Adventist University is hispanic or latino female (42 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (29 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Adventist University has an endowment valued at nearly $22.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.95M (13.3%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Southwestern Adventist University had a total salary expenditure of 18.5M. Southwestern Adventist University employs 19 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Southwestern Adventist University are Female Assistant professor (13), Male Professor (9), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Adventist University are: Service, with 16 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 14 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Endowment

$22.3M

2021 Endowment

45%

growth from 2020

Southwestern Adventist University has an endowment valued at about $22.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Adventist University grew 45% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern Adventist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.95M

2021 Salaries

0.371%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southwestern Adventist University paid a median of $7.95M in salaries, which represents 43% of their overall expenditure ($18.5M) and a 0.371% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.72M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southwestern Adventist University paid a total of $2.72M to 46 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Adventist University were Assistant professor with 19 employees, Associate professor with 14 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Adventist University were Service with 16 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Adventist University was Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, Male Professor with 9 employees, and Male Associate professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern Adventist University.