School Overview
Southwestern University (also known as Southwestern or SU) is a private liberal arts university located in Georgetown, Texas. Established in 1840, SU is the oldest university in Texas. The school is associated with the United Methodist Church, but the university offers a secular education program. Southwestern offers forty different bachelor’s degrees in the arts and sciences. It also offers several interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs. Southwestern is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and its music program is accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music.
Southwestern is home to both the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education and the National Hispanic Institute’s Center for Hispanic Studies. The university is a member of several educational and professional associations.
General Information
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Admission Office 1001 East University Avenue Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 863-1200 (800) 252-3166 Fax: (512) 863-9601 [email protected] Contact: Tom Oliver Vice President Enrollment Services |
Main Address 1001 East University Avenue Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 863-6511 www.southwestern.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,270 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 349 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,259 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 65% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 84% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Required Secondary school rank: Required Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Required TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
ACT Composite
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $25,740 | $27,940 | $30,220 | $31,630 | +4.67% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,970 | $8,380 | $8,800 | $9,230 | +4.89% |
| Other | $1,180 | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,220 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $35,890 | $38,540 | $41,240 | $43,080 | +4.46% |
| In-state Off Campus | $26,740 | $28,940 | $31,220 | $32,630 | +4.52% |
| In-state with Family | $26,740 | $28,940 | $31,220 | $32,630 | +4.52% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 323 | 93% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 312 | 89% | $5,008,064 | $16,051 |
| • Federal grants | 77 | 22% | $368,637 | $4,787 |
| • Pell grants | 71 | 20% | $260,536 | $3,670 |
| • Other federal grants | 76 | 22% | $108,101 | $1,422 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grantss | 112 | 32% | $417,589 | $3,728 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 311 | 89% | $4,221,838 | $13,575 |
| Student loan financial aid | 170 | 49% | $1,018,607 | $5,992 |
| • Federal student loans | 168 | 48% | $911,652 | $5,427 |
| • Other student loans | 9 | 3% | $106,955 | $11,884 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 296 | – | – | – | – |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| American/united States Studies/civilization | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| European Studies/civilization | – | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies, General | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | – | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Animal Behavior/Ethology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Education – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Chinese B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Southwestern University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (512) 863-6511 |
| Website: | www.southwestern.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.southwestern.edu/admission/apply/index.php |
| Address: | 1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,511 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 74% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,511 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $43,560 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $43,560 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $28,070 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Southwestern University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Southwestern University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 38 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Southwestern University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $43,560 |
| Out-of-state | $43,560 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 441 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 440 | 100% | $28,070 |
| Student loan aid | 217 | 49% | $7,672 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,393 | 97% | $26,451 |
| Federal student loans | 732 | 51% | $6,732 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Southwestern University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Southwestern University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,766 | 2,035 | 2,731 | Percent admitted | 100% | 44% | 52% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 9% | 10% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Southwestern University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,511 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,511 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Southwestern University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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