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Southwestern University

Southwestern University is a small, private institution located in Georgetown, tx. Founded in 1840, Southwestern University offers undergraduate degrees in 33 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

1,457 undergraduates

$50,858 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Southwestern University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 39.1%

SAT score average 1269

ACT score average 28

Average high school GPA 3.53

Application fee $0.00

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southwestern University is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

11 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Health and Medical Professions

Languages and Literature

Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General

Psychology, General

Communication and Media Studies

Biology, General

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

English Language and Literature, General

Political Science and Government

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $50,858

Additional expenses

Room & board $13,628

Books & supplies $1,300

Other expenses $1,620

Cost of attendance* $67,406

Average financial aid package $49,824

Estimated cost $17,582 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $50,858

Additional expenses

Room & board $13,628

Books & supplies $1,300

Other expenses $1,620

Cost of attendance* $67,406

Average financial aid package $49,824

Estimated cost $17,582 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southwestern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,457, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

1,457

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

54%

African American %

Hispanic American %

28%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Southwestern University, students love their Cat Partners, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626

5128631200

https://www.southwestern.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Cat partners

Coalition for diversity & social justice

Woman's panhalloic

Men's ifc

Su singers

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southwestern University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southwestern University?

Southwestern University is located in Georgetown, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern University?

The acceptance rate for Southwestern University is 39%.

What’s the average GPA for Southwestern University?

The average high school GPA for Southwestern University students was 3.53.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southwestern University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southwestern University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $269,624.

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