Southwestern Adventist University

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



Congratulation, Class of 2025!

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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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The Southwestern Transition Enrichment Program—a dynamic 4-week summer experience designed for incoming freshmen and transfer sophomore students.

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The Thomsen Observatory

SWAU Thomsen Observatory with telescope astronomy

Dinosaur Science Museum

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

Scales Hall Dino Museum
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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.   


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