Southwestern Adventist University Acceptance Rate
Keene, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,468
- Admitted
- 815
- Yield
- 19.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southwestern Adventist University's acceptance rate has risen from 49.6% in 2014–15 to 55.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,424 to 1,468 (+3%) over that period.
Its 55.5% rate makes Southwestern Adventist University more selective than about 80% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
Southwestern Adventist University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,424 | 707 | 49.6% | 165 |
| 2015–16 | 1,476 | 716 | 48.5% | 147 |
| 2016–17 | 1,551 | 775 | 50% | 135 |
| 2017–18 | 1,350 | 842 | 62.4% | 129 |
| 2018–19 | 1,576 | 872 | 55.3% | 128 |
| 2019–20 | 1,565 | 903 | 57.7% | 107 |
| 2020–21 | 1,342 | 836 | 62.3% | 139 |
| 2021–22 | 1,099 | 632 | 57.5% | 132 |
| 2022–23 | 1,438 | 771 | 53.6% | 130 |
| 2023–24 | 1,468 | 815 | 55.5% | 159 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 870 | 475 | 54.6% |
| Men | 598 | 340 | 56.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 465–610 | 78% |
| SAT Math | 445–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–25 | 24% |
How Southwestern Adventist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southwestern Adventist University's acceptance rate?
Southwestern Adventist University's acceptance rate is 55.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (815 admitted of 1,468 applicants).
Is Southwestern Adventist University test optional?
Southwestern Adventist University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southwestern Adventist University?
Southwestern Adventist University received 1,468 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 815.
What SAT score do you need for Southwestern Adventist University?
Admitted students at Southwestern Adventist University typically scored 465–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 445–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Southwestern Adventist University getting harder to get into?
Southwestern Adventist University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49.6% in 2014–15 to 55.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.swau.edu/.