More selective than 58% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
78% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 24% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Southwestern Adventist University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Southwestern Adventist University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Southwestern Adventist University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 465 | 610 |
| SAT math | 445 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 910 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Southwestern Adventist University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 465–610 | 445–590 | 17–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 56% | 465–610 | 445–590 | 17–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Southwestern Adventist University compared with other Texas colleges?
Southwestern Adventist University has the 30th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | University of North Texas | 72% | 61% | $15,649 |
| 27 | Texas Tech University | 73% | 69% | $19,070 |
| 28 | Lubbock Christian University | 73% | 51% | $24,456 |
| 29 | University of Houston | 74% | 65% | $14,276 |
| 30 | Southwestern Adventist University | 78% | 52% | $22,778 |
| 31 | Prairie View A & M University | 79% | 43% | $13,570 |
| 32 | The University of Texas at Arlington | 80% | 54% | $13,951 |
| 33 | Saint Edward's University | 81% | 63% | $25,578 |
| 34 | Angelo State University | 83% | 44% | $15,091 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Southwestern Adventist University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Southwestern Adventist University admissions questions
What is the Southwestern Adventist University acceptance rate?
Southwestern Adventist University accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 815 of 1,468 applicants were admitted.
Does Southwestern Adventist University require the SAT or ACT?
Southwestern Adventist University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 78% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Southwestern Adventist University?
The middle 50% of Southwestern Adventist University enrolled first-year students scored 910–1200 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Southwestern Adventist University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (159 of 815).
Is Southwestern Adventist University getting harder to get into?
Southwestern Adventist University accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 56% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southwestern Adventist University overview