Southwestern Adventist University

Southwestern Adventist University is on a 150-acre campus in the small town setting of Keene, Texas, not far from Dallas-Fort Worth.

Southwestern Adventist University Student Activities

Southwestern Adventist University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Southwestern Adventist University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Southwestern Adventist University has the Student Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Southwestern Adventist University include Enactus (to enable progress through entrepreneurial action), Education/Psychology Club, Theology Club and Nursing Club.

Southwestern Adventist University students' favorite campus events are Mimosa Memories, Student Appreciation Week and Handshake.

Southwestern Adventist University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Southwestern Adventist University.

Southwestern Adventist University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Southwestern Adventist University students live off campus. In 2022, 47% of undergrads at Southwestern Adventist University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 54% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Southwestern Adventist University. There are 425 spots available in on-campus housing for all 799 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 357 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Southwestern Adventist University does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Southwestern Adventist University Athletics

At Southwestern Adventist University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Southwestern Adventist University:

Safety at Southwestern Adventist University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. The Southwestern Adventist University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Southwestern Adventist University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Southwestern Adventist University, take Interstate 35W to Keene, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dallas-Fort Worth International airport.

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