Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$52,678

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Selective

44%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,489
Declined 3,068
Total Received 5,557
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Private

1,483

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1840, Southwestern University is a private, four-year, religiously affiliated liberal arts university that is known for its strong commitment to undergraduate research and its emphasis on global engagement. It is located on a 700-acre campus in Georgetown, Texas—28 miles north of Austin.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,483
Established in 1840
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

Social Networks

700-acre campus in Georgetown (population: 70,685), 26 miles from Austin. Served by bus; major airport and train service in Austin. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Southwestern University
1001 East University Avenue
Georgetown, TX
78626-6144

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
78%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
35%
Top 1/4
67%
Top 1/2
94%
Bottom 1/2
6%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
685
25th
570
75th
670
25th
550
75th
33
25th
22
75th
28
25th
23
75th
30
25th
24

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Selective

44%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,489
Declined 3,068
Total Received 5,557

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$28,809

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $51,058
Housing $7,852
Food $5,776
Additional fees $1,620
Books & supplies $1,300
Total $67,606
Average Financial Aid - $28,809
Total with Avg. Aid $38,797

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 512 863-1259
F: 512 863-1507
finaid@southwestern.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, handball, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance, handball, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

baseball, basketball, bowling, cardio sculpt, cheerleading, dance, dodgeball, fencing, flag football, handball, kayaking, kickball, Pilates, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), walleyball, yoga, Zumba

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computational Mathematics yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music History, Literature, and Theory yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Musicology and Ethnomusicology yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Psychology
  3. Communication Studies

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other

1,483

total students

85%

in-state

15%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,483
students

Female
54%
798

Male
46%
685

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,465
students

Female
54%
788

Male
46%
677

1%

18
students

Female
56%
10

Male
44%
8

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
26%
Hispanic/Latino
55%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 13
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Denmark
Germany
Mexico
United Arab Emerites
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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