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What is opportunity worth?

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What is opportunity worth?

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Being an adult means making decisions that affect the rest of your life. One of those is where you decide to go to college and what you study. There are lots of options. Sometimes it’s hard to choose, but we can help. For the past 120 years, we’ve helped thousands of students become productive citizens, committed Christians, and graduate into meaningful careers and lives of service.

Come, my friends, tis not too late to seek a newer world. Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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50%of Southwestern students come from outside Texas

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Dallas

Houston

AmarilloMemphis

New OrleansAustin

San Antonio

Oklahoma CityAlbuquerque

Little Rock

Fort Worth

Keene, TexasSouthwestern Adventist University

45 number of nations represented by international students at Southwestern

Southwestern is:24 miles from Fort Worth50 miles from Dallas

Students can intern in Dallas-Fort Worth, a top-five media market.

Students can choose to study at one of 12 locations around the world, through

the Adventist Colleges Abroad program.

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When you’re a teenager, it’s sometimes frightening to consider spending thousands of dollars on something for which you may not see an immediate reward. It seems to make more sense to go straight to work and forget college. But evidence suggests that those who skip college end up paying for it in the long run.

What is the Reward?

$2Bachelor’s or more: $1.8 Million

Associate’s: $1.1 MillionHigh School: $0.9 Million

Age (in years)

Note: This chart uses census data based on the average wages of 10-year cohorts by degree level. Figures use 2006 dollars and future earnings have been discounted at 3 percent. Source: IBRC, using U.S. Census Bureau income data

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35 45 55 65

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When students earn their degree in four years, it results in a major financial reward for them and their families. There’s a temptation to attend public college, because it may seem cheaper. But 79 percent of students attending private colleges and universities receive a degree in four years or less, compared to state colleges with only 49 percent finishing in four years.

Private college or university

State college or university

4 years to degree

Sixth year average Net tuition: $3,400

Average lost income in sixth year: $30,000

Student earns a degree and enters the work force

$43,600 $47,000 $80,400Total price of degree:

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Time-to-degree—4 yearsNet tuition: $43,600

Lost income during additional time-to-degree: $0

Time-to-degree—5 yearsNet tuition: $17,000

Lost income during additional time-to-degree: $30,000

Time-to-degree—6 yearsNet tuition: $20,400

Lost income during additional time-to-degree: $60,000

Fifth year average net tuition: $3,400

Average lost income in fifth year: $30,000

Student earns a degree and enters the work force

Fifth year average net tuition: $3,400

Average lost income in fifth year: $30,000

Student continues in school

Average net tuition (after grant aid): $10,900

x 4 years = $43,600Student earns a degree and

enters the work force

Average net tuition (after grant aid): $3,400

x 4 years = $13,600Student continues in school

Average net tuition (after grant aid): $3,400

x 4 years = $13,600Student continues in school

5 years to degree 6 years to degree

Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Analysis by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

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100%of recent graduates in biology, computer science, english, math and theology are employed or in graduate school

13 student clubs and organizations on campus

67 programs for students to pursue

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i am southwestern

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Southwestern Adventist University is pleased to say that we are one of the most affordable Adventist colleges in North America. Our graduates have a history of success in finding jobs right after school. We can’t guarantee perfection, but right now all of last year’s theology graduates have jobs, and every one of our pre-med grads got into medical school. The education department reports that 98% of recent education graduates are employed.

Less Money, More Value 61%

More than

of teachers at Southwestern

hold a doctoral degree.

12:1the ratio of students to

teachers

28our average

class size

2013–2014 TUITION COMPARISONDartmouth $45,445Baylor $35,972La Sierra $27,972Pacific Union $26,550Walla Walla $24,822Andrews $24,648Union $19,550Southern $18,998Southwestern $18,240

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At Southwestern, we take the success of our students very seriously, although we emphasize more than just good grades. Our CORE values are Character, Opportunity, Responsibility and Eternity. Those values are integrated into everything we do. Southwestern Adventist University offers 67 academic programs, including master’s degrees in business administration, education and counseling.

The CORE of Success

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50%increase in Kinesiology majors in the past three years.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Allied Health Professions Medical Lab Science—BS Pre-Communication Sciences & Disorders—AS Pre-Dental Hygiene—AS Pre-Health Information Administration—AS Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics—AS Pre-Respiratory Care—ASBiology—BA, BS Life Science—BA, BSBusiness Administration Accounting—BBA Business—BS Business/Computer Info Systems—BS Business/Kinesiology—BS Finance—BBA International Business—BBA Management—BBA Marketing—BBAChemistry—BA, BS Biochemistry—BS Physical Science—BSCommunication Advertising and PR—BA, BS Graphic Communication—BA Journalism—BA, BS Radio-TV-Film—BA, BSComputer Science—BS Computer Info Systems/Business—BSElementary Education—BS English—BA Writing Emphasis—BA

English as a Second LanguageFire Science—AAS (Anticipated Fall 2014)General Studies—AS, BS Interdisciplinary Studies—BA, BSGeologyHistory and Social Science European Civilization—BA History—BA Social Science—BS Social Science: International Affairs—BAKinesiology Business Kinesiology—BS Exercise Science—BS Physical Education—BS Wellness—AS, BSMathematics—BA, BS Mathematical Physics—BSModern Languages European Civilization—BA Social Science: International Affairs—BAMusic—BA, BSNursing—BS RN-to-BS ProgramPhysics Mathematical Physics—BS Physical Science—BSPsychology—BS Psychology: School Guidance—BSReligion Theology—BA Religion—BA

Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Engineering Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dental Pre-Dental Assisting Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Podiatry Pre-Public Health Pre-Veterinary Medicine

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Accounting Finance Management/LeadershipMaster of Education (MEd) Curriculum and Instruction Educational LeadershipMaster of Arts in Counseling (MA) Counseling Psychology School Counseling

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Knowing that education involves the whole person, we encourage students to be involved in extracurricular ac-tivities on campus. Our music program is a highlight of activity on campus, with Southwestern’s annual music festival offering students the opportunity to perform at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, one of the world’s premier music halls. Our campus recreation program includes gymnastics, intramurals and intercollegiate athletics, with teams participating in basketball, soccer and volleyball. Athletic facilities on campus include our gymnasium, with aerobic and weight-lifting equipment, basketball and racquetball courts, complemented by a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, softball, football and soccer fields.

You Are In the Game

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Southwestern’s annual Music Festival culminates

with a concert at the world-class Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas

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Facilities also include the Chan Shun Centennial Library, with

110,000 books and millions more

available online; the Committee of 100 Cafeteria; Southwestern’s

Dinosaur Museum, with more than 17,000 petrified dinosaur

bones from aublysodon to Tyrannosaurus rex; and 288 Mac and PC computers available for

student use on campus.

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36%

of students participate in organized sports on campus

different intramural teams on campus42

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Students have daily access to professors with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average class size of 28. More than 61% of teachers at Southwestern hold a doctoral degree. Even more important, though, is their dedication to making sure your education goes beyond the classroom. From The Write Spot, a center to assist students with their writing projects, to the new Center for Academic Success and Advising, you’ll find that Southwestern offers multiple opportunities to add value to your degree. Learning continues outside the classroom as well, with many opportunities for internships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the fifth largest metropolitan market in the United States. In addition, students have a chance to work shoulder-to-shoulder with professors doing groundbreaking research.

It’s Who You Know

Students looking to excel have access to a very active Honors Program that includes challenging courses, trips to concerts and other local events, and summer study tours to Europe. Finally, students who want even more international exposure can study abroad, thanks to the University’s affiliation with Adventist Colleges Abroad, which includes study in 12 locations around the globe.

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Dr. Arthur Schwarz is actively involved in a Seagrass Restoration Project in the Texas Gulf, one of many research projects that students can participate in.

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The spiritual environment at Southwestern is not switched on for special occasions. Jesus Christ shapes our assumptions, our questions, and our world view. Whether in a history course debating “the rights of man,” or behind the lens of a high-definition video camera, you will meet teachers who integrate Christian faith into their teaching.

It’s Who We Are

Every year, Southwestern students choose to spend a year serving as teachers, residence hall deans, medical assistants and missionaries in countries around the world. Short-term mission options include the annual medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic, and the spring break trip to serve the Navajo in Arizona. Students also participate in evangelism around the world, leading to many baptisms.

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21 small groups for alternative worships

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$8600the average amount of grant and scholarship aid students receive

Summer ministries students receive scholarships worth 75% of the net earnings they apply to their student account up to $2,000.

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Think an education is unaffordable? Think again. Here’s how the average family can pay for a university education:Can I Do It?

Sample Southwestern Financial Award

Texas residents could qualify for a TEG award of up to $3200 per year. American Opportunity Tax Credit up to $2500 on your taxes per year, for up to four years.(...and don’t forget summer ministries match.)

Credit —Gift Aid Pell Grant $2,550Leadership Award $2,0003-Way Match $2,000Merit Award $6,000Total Gift Aid $12,550

Credit—Loans Direct Loan (Sub.) $3,500Direct Loan (UnSub.) $2,000Total Loans $5,500

Total Financial Aid $18,050

Cost Tuition $18,240General Fees $400Residence Hall $3,520Meal Plan $3,700Total $25,860

Total Financial Aid $18,050

Student Work $2,000

BALANCE $5,810

Please note:

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Freshman ScholarshipsScholarships will be calculated using the cumulative GPA on which you are granted admission. Freshman Scholarships are renewable for up to three years, although the scholarship amount is subject to change based on college GPA.

Score Award Name

Yearly Award

Maximum 4-year award

95–100 Southwestern Award of Excellence $8,000+ $32,000

90–94 Academic Dean Award $7,000+ $28,000

80–89 Trustee Award $6,000+ $24,000

70–79 Presidential Award $4,000+ $16,000

60–69 Achievement Award $3,000+ $12,000

+Includes $1,000 which will be applied to tuition costs if the student lives in the residence hall.

Your GPA* x 12.5(To calculate your scholarship, multiply your

GPA* by 12.5; *GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale)

SAT Score (Critical Reading + Math) ÷ 32(Then divide your SAT combined reading and math scores by 32)

ACT Score (Composite) x 1.4(Or multiply your composite ACT score by 1.4)

Your Score(Add the two numbers to determine your score)

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What’s your scholarship at Southwestern?

84%

of Southwestern students receive financial aid

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Leadership ScholarshipsThese scholarships are for one year and applicable only for incoming freshmen at Southwestern and are in addition to any Southwestern academic scholarship the student qualifies for. If a student has held more than one office, only one scholarship can be awarded and will be given for the highest office held.

$2,500—Student Association President$2,500—Senior Class President$2,500—Senior Class Valedictorian$2,000—Student Association Vice President$2,000—Yearbook Editor$2,000—Newspaper Editor$1,000—Senior or Junior class officer$1,000—Student Association officer

Summer Ministries MatchStudents who work in a summer ministries program like summer camp or literature evangelism will receive a scholarship worth 75% of earnings up to $2,000.

Student Missions and Task Force Scholarships$1,200 awarded for completion of a full term of service in an approved program.

3-Way Match Two donor contributions of $500 each for the semester and Southwestern will match $500.

Transfer ScholarshipsA transfer student with at least 24 cumulative college credits from other colleges may qualify for one of the following scholarships:

$4,000 if cumulative GPA from prior college is 3.75$3,000 if cumulative GPA from prior college is 3.5–3.74$1,500 if cumulative GPA from prior college is 3.0–3.49

Transfer scholarships are renewable for two years for students transferring 24–55 credits, and one year for students transferring 56–89 credits. Scholarships are not renewable for students transferring 90 or more credits. Scholarships are renewable only for students who are in good scholarship standing and who maintain a commendable citizenship record. Transfer scholarships do not apply to students with a prior 4-year degree.

Southwestern Scholars:National merit finalist—100% tuitionSemi-finalist—75% tuition

Students also qualify for 100% tuition by:• scoring a 34 composite or 132 or higher on all skill components on ACT• earning a critical, reading and math cumulative score of 1550 on SAT

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Want to sit in on a class, visit the dinosaur bone lab, or just check out the campus? Visit us at any time! Call us at 1-800-433-2240 or register online at swau.edu/visit.

Come and See for Yourself

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