Southwestern University

Georgetown, Texas
4-year Private university
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Overview

Southwestern University is a private institution established in 1840 with suburban setting located at Georgetown. It is ranked 89 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $50,858. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,483. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#89 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Georgetown, Texas
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1840
Selectivity Moderate
Size Small
1,483 Undergraduates
Website https://www.southwestern.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$64,309
Cost of Attendance
$22,573
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $42,000
Outstate Tuition Fee $42,000
Room and Board Fees $14,726
$34,184 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

45% (Moderate Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted ApplyTexas

For International Students

88 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
06
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$42,572 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$39,049 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $64,309
59% Students with need received Financial Aid
27.8% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
The Brown Scholarship
Total Worth $41,,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria must rank minimally in the top 5% of their high school class or, if high school does not rank, have the equivalent of a 3.8 GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline December 1
General Merit Scholarships
Total Worth 15,000-33,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on high school GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Sarofim Fine Arts Awards
Total Worth --
Details Additional criteria of an audition or portfolio submission. Students choosing to major in the fine arts are eligible for awards in vocal and instrumental music, theatre (acting or design) or studio art.
Legacy Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000 Per Year
Details Southwestern University is pleased to recognize outstanding scholars who have a family connection to our community with a Legacy Scholarship. Legacy students enrolling for their first semester at Southwestern will be eligible for a $1,000 annual scholarship. Southwestern qualifies legacy students as the children, grandchildren, and/or siblings of Southwestern alumni (or current students).
Music Performance Awards
Total Worth Up to $2,500 Per Year
Details Audition or evaluation required. Fine Arts Music Performance Awards are for students not majoring in music, but who wish to perform in ensembles. Additionally, students will receive a fee waiver for private lessons
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Students

1,483 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
64% Students graduate within 6 years