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Southwestern University

Georgetown, Texas

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Discover Southwestern University, a vibrant liberal arts institution in Texas that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. Offering a diverse range of programs and a supportive community, Southwestern prepares students for success through a blend of rigorous academics and engaging extracurricular opportunities. Explore how Southwestern can help you achieve your goals and make a difference in the world.

Get to know Southwestern University

Enrolled female students
55%
 
Enrolled male students
45%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time faculty
75%
 
Adjuncts
25%
 
Faculty Ratio
$53,288
Full-time tuition cost
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 70 | 10-19: 173 | 20-29: 106
30-39: 8 | 40-49: 0 | 50-99: 0 | 100+: 0

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 2%
Hispanic/Latine: 28%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 6%
White, non-Hispanic: 54%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Double major
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Undergraduate research

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 96%
Undergraduates: 73%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Men’s dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for single students
Special housing for students with disabilities
Fraternity/sorority housing

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Class rank | Academic GPA
Standardized test scores | Application Essay | Recommendation(s)

Important
Interview | Extracurricular activities | Talent/ability | Character/personal qualities
First generation | Alumni/ae relation | Geographical residence
State residency | Volunteer work | Level of applicant’s interest

Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment | Work experience 

TEST SCORES
Optional; required for some

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 1180 | 75th Percentile: 1320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 590 | 75th Percentile: 690
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 570 | 75th Percentile: 650
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 23 | 75th Percentile: 30
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 22 | 75th Percentile: 27
ACT English
25th Percentile: 23 | 75th Percentile: 31

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $53,288
Fees: $525
Room: $8,276
Board: $6,796

Contact Southwestern University

Contact Admissions

southwestern.edu/admission
(800) 252-3166
admission@southwestern.edu

Campus Location

1001 E. University Ave.
Georgetown, TX 78626

(512) 863-6511

Visit Southwestern Online

southwestern.edu

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