For the 2022-23 school year, tuition at Southwestern Adventist University rose by 2.3%, according to recently released information, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $24,060 this year, an increase of $552 compared to the $23,508 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 85% of the university’s undergraduate students are residents of Texas. Students from other states make up about 13%, while international students account for roughly 1%.
Data indicates that 99% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Southwestern Adventist University in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 123 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $1.8 million, and 79 students borrowed over $445,241 in student loans.
Among all undergraduates, 602 students received grants or scholarships totaling $8.1 million. Additionally, 447 students took out federal student loans exceeding $3.3 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Southwestern Adventist University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 56 | 45% | $323,981 | $5,785 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 66 | 53% | $164,069 | $2,486 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 122 | 98% | $1.3 million | $10,653 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 123 | 99% | $1.8 million | $14,534 |
| Federal student loans | 79 | 64% | $412,690 | $5,224 |
| Other student loans | 5 | 4% | $32,551 | $6,510 |
| Student loan aid | 79 | 64% | $445,241 | $5,636 |
| Total student aid | 123 | 99% | $2.2 million | $18,154 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
