Southwestern Adventist University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,928

2.26% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,198

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

55.5%

1,468 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

817

72.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.8%

50 Graduates

About

Southwestern Adventist University is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southwestern Adventist University were Registered Nursing (71 degrees awarded), Theological Studies (9 degrees), and General Psychology (6 degrees).

In 2023, 146 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Adventist University. 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (57 degrees), 1.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Adventist University is $23,928, which is $−5,352 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Adventist University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 195 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Adventist University is $23,928, which is $5,352 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,198.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Adventist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,928

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Adventist University was $23,928. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Adventist University is $−5,352 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$20,198

2023 Value

0.849%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southwestern Adventist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,198. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southwestern Adventist University grew by 0.849%.

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

$8,600

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Adventist University was of $8,600 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.5% between 2022 and 2023.

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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Adventist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 76% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Adventist University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 195 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 1,468 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.09% annual growth. Out of those 1,468 applicants, 815 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.5% acceptance rate.

There were 817 students enrolled at Southwestern Adventist University in 2023. 78% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwestern Adventist University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

815

Accepted Out of 1,468

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwestern Adventist University was 55.5% (815 admissions from 1,468 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 53.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.09%, while admissions grew by 5.71%.

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

78%

Submission Percentage (2023)

121

Scores Submitted (2023)

78% of enrolled first-time students at Southwestern Adventist University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwestern Adventist University had a total enrollment of 817 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Adventist University is 593 students and the part-time enrollment is 224. This means that 72.6% of students enrolled at Southwestern Adventist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Adventist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.1% Hispanic or Latino, 22% White, 12.2% Black or African American, 5.63% Asian, 4.28% Two or More Races, 0.734% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.367% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Adventist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (26.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21%) and White Female (11.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (25%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (25%) and White Female (25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Adventist University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 817 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Adventist University is 593 and the part-time enrollment is 224. This means that 72.6% of students enrolled at Southwestern Adventist University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

70%

2023 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 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Southwestern Adventist University had a retention rate lower 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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
401 enrolled students
White
180 enrolled students
Black or African American
100 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Adventist University is 49.1% Hispanic or Latino, 22% White, 12.2% Black or African American, 5.63% Asian, 4.28% Two or More Races, 0.734% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.367% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

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, 14 students (1.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 42 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 (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southwestern Adventist University is Registered Nursing (71 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (9 degrees) and General Psychology (6 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees), and Health (71 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,535,897 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (279,226 people), Other managers (251,958 people), Medical & health services managers (212,522 people), and Postsecondary teachers (194,309 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Adventist University in 2023 are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees), Health (71 degrees), English (2 degrees), and Psychology (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Adventist University are Theology (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees), Health (71 degrees), English (2 degrees), and Psychology (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,092,713 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (698,691 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (621,684 people), Outpatient care centers (272,357 people), and Offices of physicians (250,851 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
71 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
9 degrees awarded
General Psychology
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwestern Adventist University was Registered Nursing with 71 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 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Adventist University, which is 0.553 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (94).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Adventist University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.183 times less than the 60 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Adventist University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.45 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from Southwestern Adventist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southwestern Adventist University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded
White
43 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Adventist University is hispanic or latino (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (43 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
33 degrees awarded
White Female
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Adventist University is hispanic or latino female (33 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (32 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Adventist University has an endowment valued at nearly $23.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.36M (10.1%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Southwestern Adventist University had a total salary expenditure of 23.4M. Southwestern Adventist University employs 18 Associate professors, 15 Assistant professors and 13 Professors. Most academics at Southwestern Adventist University are Female Assistant professor (11), Male Associate professor (10), and Male Professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Adventist University are: Service, with 20 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 15 employees.

Endowment

$23.5M

2023 Endowment

8.2%

growth from 2022

Southwestern Adventist University has an endowment valued at about $23.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Adventist University grew 8.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28M 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

$9.18M

2023 Salaries

8.75%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southwestern Adventist University paid a median of $9.18M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($23.4M) and a 8.75% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.07% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.371% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southwestern Adventist University paid a total of $3M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Adventist University were Associate professor with 18 employees, Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Professor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Adventist University were Service with 20 employees, Management with 18 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Adventist University was Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, Male Associate professor with 10 employees, and Male Professor with 10 employees.

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

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