Southwestern Adventist University
Admissions

Interested in attending Southwestern Adventist University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Southwestern Adventist University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

56
%
Acceptance rate
1020
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Southwestern Adventist University?

56%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Southwestern Adventist accepted 56% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,468 people applied and 815 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
475 / 870 (55%)
Men
340 / 598 (57%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Southwestern Adventist University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Southwestern Adventist University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Southwestern Adventist University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Southwestern Adventist considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Southwestern Adventist University?

1020
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

78%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

24%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
440
Math Mean
500
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
Verbal Mean
520
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
900
Composite Mean
1020
75th Percentile
1180

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Southwestern Adventist University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
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