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53.6%Acceptance
$24,588Tuition
574Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$52,946Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalOtherStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Seventh-day Adventist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$24,588
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,588
Average Net Price
$20,581
Students Receiving Financial Aid
38.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,032
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,032
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,820
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,998
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
56.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
38.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $17,482
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,600
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,435
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,112
$110,001+ $24,537

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $20,581 annually at Southwestern Adventist University, well below the $34,820 sticker price. Low-income families ($0-30K) pay just $17,482 per year, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $24,537. Over four years, expect total costs between $70,000 and $98,000 depending on family income. About 22% of students receive institutional grants averaging $13,959.

Graduates typically leave with $26,998 in debt, translating to $286 monthly payments. With median earnings of $52,946 ten years out, loan payments consume about 6.5% of income. The 52% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially. Students from lower-income families get the best deal here, paying roughly $7,000 less annually than wealthy peers. The Seventh-day Adventist community also benefits from the university's mission-driven approach to keeping costs manageable for church families.

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