About Us
Personable Christian Education for More than a Century
Nestled in the town of Keene, Texas, Southwestern Adventist University offers a special opportunity for students who desire to get the most out of their college experience. Founded in 1893 and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Southwestern continues its rich history of providing exceptional value with 52 programs to choose from and generous financial aid packages.
Rankings
US News & World Report
Out of 15 states
- #20 US News Regional Colleges West Rankings - 2018
- Up from #22 in 2016 and #21 in 2017
- #2 Most Ethnically Diverse Campus US News Regional Colleges West Rankings - 2018
Niche (America) - 2018
Out of 1,346 college campuses
Niche (Texas) - 2018
Out of 196 college campuses
- #1 Safest College Campus in Texas
- Up from #3 in 2016 and #2 in 2017
- #5 Best College Food in Texas
- #5 Most Diverse College
- #10 Best College Dorms
- #13 Best Christian College
- #14 Best Small College
Other Rankings
- #10 Best College West Region, College Consensus - 2018
- #3 Affordable Colleges Online (out of top 26 nation-wide) - 2017
- #10 Highest Test Scores for Nursing Schools in Texas (out of 113 schools) - 2016*
- 88% pass rate on the NCLEX - 2017
- 100% of recent graduates in biology, computer science, math, education, English, music, and theology are employed or in graduate school - 2016
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