Southwestern Adventist UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
August 1, 2026
127 Days Left
Admissions Department
100 Hillcrest Drive Keene, TX 76059
(800) 433-2240
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required October 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
100 Hillcrest Drive
Keene
TX
76059
Phone
(800) 433-2240
Fax
(817) 556-4744
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
August 1, 2026
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Extracurricular Activities X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
78% of 758 applicants were admitted
Women
68% of 500 applicants were admitted
Men
99% of 258 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
168 (28%) of 594 admitted students enrolled
Women
99 (29%) of 338 admitted students enrolled
Men
69 (27%) of 256 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.75 - 3.99
Not Reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not Reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 500 average , 445-590 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
8%
Score of 500 - 600
38%
Score of 400 - 500
48%
Score of 300 - 400
3%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 520 average , 465-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
25%
Score of 500 - 600
28%
Score of 400 - 500
44%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
21 average , 17-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
1%
Class President
5%
Student Government Officer
15%
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