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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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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,480 undergraduates
cost $48,450
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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.

Acceptance rate 44.8%
SAT score average 1262
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.53
Application fee N/A
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05
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June
04
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03
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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

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $48,450
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,300
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $1,700
Cost of attendance* $63,750
Financial aid package $44,279
Estimated cost $19,471 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $48,450
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,300
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $1,700
Cost of attendance* $63,750
Financial aid package $44,279
Estimated cost $19,471 See my potential costs

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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 1,480, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

1,457

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
53%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
28%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
4%

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

map 1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626
phone 512-863-6511
address https://www.southwestern.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Cat partners

Womens panhellenic

Mens ifc

Coalition for diversity and social justice

Alpha phi omega

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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 45%.

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 $255,000.

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