
Southwestern Adventist University participates in small-college athletics associated with the National Christian College Athletic Association and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Students should check the current athletics roster and schedule to identify which teams are recruiting in their enrollment year.
Basketball, soccer, and volleyball are among the sports associated with student participation at the university. A sport listed among campus activities should not automatically be treated as a current varsity team: intramural and recreational play follow different schedules and eligibility rules. Prospective athletes should ask coaches about tryouts, practice commitments, travel, and any aid that is actually available rather than assume participation comes with a scholarship.
Students can find involvement through Southwestern Adventist University's Student Association and academic or professional interest groups. Examples identified in institutional student-life information include Enactus, an Education/Psychology Club, a Theology Club, and a Nursing Club.
These groups serve different purposes: student government represents student interests, while a major-related club can provide peer connections and activities connected to a field of study. Club activity and leadership can change from year to year. Students seeking a particular organization should check the current student-activities roster and meeting schedule rather than rely on an older list.
Southwestern Adventist University reported 764 enrolled students in its institutional profile. Its size is an important part of the comparison with larger regional universities, although enrollment alone does not establish class size or access to an individual professor.
The reported incoming group included 123 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and 45 transfer-in students. Enrollment spans traditional college ages and older learners: the largest reported age groups were 18-19 and 20-21, while students in their late twenties and beyond were also enrolled.
Student records show both Texas residents and students from other U.S. states. Reported racial and ethnic groups include Hispanic or Latino, Black, White, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. These figures describe enrollment; they do not, by themselves, establish any one student's experience or sense of belonging.
Everyday life at Southwestern Adventist University combines a small-campus setting with its Seventh-day Adventist identity. Students can take part in student-led activities, music and performance, recreation, and campus religious programming while navigating the rhythms of their academic programs.
The institution reports a student newspaper, student-run radio and television, theater, and choral groups. These offer ways to participate beyond a major, although schedules and openings can vary. Health-clinic and personal or psychological counseling services are also reported; students should check current hours, eligibility, and appointment procedures when they need care.
About 47% of students were reported as living on campus, while roughly 54% commuted; the figures are rounded and may reflect different reporting definitions. This mix makes it worth asking when activities occur and what spaces or services are available between classes, especially for students traveling to Keene.
The Chan Shun Centennial Library is Southwestern Adventist University's main campus library. Students can use it as a place to study and to begin academic research; the institutional library profile also reports reservable study rooms.
For a substantial paper or project, students should look beyond the shelves to the library's current catalog, research databases, and librarian assistance. Access conditions for digital materials, interlibrary requests, equipment, and study rooms can vary, so students should consult current library instructions. The reported profile does not identify the library as a 24-hour study space; late-night study plans should account for posted hours.
Total enrollment
764Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
118Member of Athletic Associations
NCCAA, USCAATotal staff
48 full time, 86 part timeVeterans affair office
NoVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Badminton
Basketball
Football
Racquetball
Soccer
Softball
Table tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.