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Student Consumer Information
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs provide the following information to current as well as prospective students:
Student Outcomes
The University graduate will:
Have knowledge in the humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics
Be able to communicate effectively through the spoken word, the written word, and the use of other abstract symbol systems
Be able to think critically and solve problems
Possess the attributes of growth: ability, tolerance, self-reliance, compassion, and a love of learning
Have a commitment to high moral and ethical standards
Have knowledge of Seventh-day Adventist values and beliefs
Possess leadership skills and a commitment to service
Possess the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes to function effectively in the workplace
Possess cultural sensitivity and a global perspective
Retention rate*
In Fall, 2019, the retention rate was 69 percent for first-time students pursuing a bachelor’s degree, returning from the 2018-2019 cohort
Pass rates*
Nursing Department: NCLEX Pass rate - 88% (2021)
Education Pass rate: PPR – 80%; Non – PPR – 90% (2021-2022)
Completion/Graduation rates*
Four-year average Student Right-to-Know Completion or Graduation rate was 39 percent for 2019 cohort
Placement of employment*
Job Placement Rates (130 graduates):
81 percent employed in their profession
10 percent furthering their studies in graduate school
6 percent not working or taking advanced studies in their field of study
3 percent unaccounted for
Types of Graduate and Professional Education Graduates enrolled*
Most of our graduates who continue with their education do so at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California, or here at Southwestern Adventist University.
*This information was obtained from students surveyed by faculty and staff during the spring 2019 semester for graduates in the 2018-2019 academic year.
General Institution Information
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Privacy of Student Records (See Bulletin, pages 53 and 54, under Student Records, Student Rights and Student Records, Southwestern Adventist University Rights)
- Consumer Information on College Navigator Website*
- Facilities and Services Available to Students with Disabilities* (See Bulletin, page 65, under Counseling and Testing Center, also Student Handbook, page 4, under Counseling and Outreach Center)
| Fall 2022 | |
| Male | 40.3% |
| Female | 59.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black/African American | 12.0% |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Hispanic of any race | 43.0% |
| International | 2.6% |
| Unknown | 9.6% |
| Two or more races | 4.0% |
| White | 20.4% |
- Price of Attendance
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- Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal, and Return of Title IV, HEA Financial Aid (See Bulletin, Finances section); ( Tuition, Room & Board Institutional Refund); (Refunds of Federal/State Funds)
- Textbook Information*
- Academic Program: Educational Programs, Instructional Facilities, and Faculty* (See Bulletin, page 36 under Instruction Facilities; also Student Handbook, pages 5 and 6)
- Names and degrees of current Faculty members
- Plans for improving the academic program
- Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements;* CLEP (See Bulletin, page 31); AP Credit (See Bulletin, page 31); Transfer Credit (See Bulletin, page 32); Credit for Military Service Schools (See Bulletin, page 32)
- Institutional and Program Accreditation, Approval, or Licensure (See Bulletin, pages 6 and 7 under Accreditation and Non-Discriminatory Policy)
- Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions, Including Computer Use and File Sharing* Academic Integrity (See Bulletin, pages 33 and 34); also see Intellectual Property Policy in Student Handbook, page 24
- Official Federal Loan Cohort Default Rate Disclosure