Admissions Overview
The admission process at Southwestern Adventist University has a 54% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. Southwestern Adventist University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
54%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
1,438
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
17%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Southwestern Adventist University has a 54% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Southwestern Adventist University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$25
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Letters of Recommendation
Not ConsideredHigh School Class Rank
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Southwestern Adventist University. About 53% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 900 to 1,180. Additionally, about 28% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 17 to 24.
SAT Scores
53% of students submitted400
1600
900 – 1180
200
800
460 – 600
200
800
440 – 580
ACT Scores
28% of students submitted1
36
17 – 24
1
36
16 – 25
1
36
15 – 22
Admission Statistics
1,438 students applied to SWAU. Of those, 54% were accepted (771 students). Of these 771 accepted students, 130 chose to enroll.
1,438
Total Applicants
771
Students Admitted
130
Students Enrolled
54%
Acceptance Rate