Southwestern Adventist University

Inspiring Knowledge, Faith, and Service Through Christ-centered Education

Programs

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Livestream

Watch our assemblies, vespers, and events live!

130th Anniversary

Since 1893, our founders have focused on providing students with a holistic education that centers on Christ and equips them to positively impact society.

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The Legacy Continues

130th Anniversary

Since 1893, our founders have focused on providing students with a holistic education that centers on Christ and equips them to positively impact society.

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Knowledge, Faith, & Service

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We believe in you and are excited to help you on your journey toward higher education.

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Share Your SWAU Stories

Your voices will co-write the anthologized publication and will be archived for generations of new SWAU Knights to view.

Oral History Project

Share Your SWAU Stories

Your voices will co-write the anthologized publication and will be archived for generations of new SWAU Knights to view.

The Thomsen Observatory

Our observatory is open to the community every other Friday evening. Watch the stars with us!

SWAU Thomsen Observatory with telescope astronomy

Star Watching

The Thomsen Observatory

Our observatory is open to the community every other Friday evening. Watch the stars with us!

Dinosaur Science Museum

We have Dinosaurs! One of America's largest dinosaur bone collections is here at SWAU!

30,000+ Fossils

Dinosaur Science Museum

We have Dinosaurs! One of America's largest dinosaur bone collections is here at SWAU!

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Southwestern By the Numbers

U.S. News and World Report ranked SWAU No. 29 overall in its 2023 Regional Colleges West rankings and No. 3 for Social Mobility. Niche ranks SWAU as one of Texas’ safest colleges.