Southwestern College

Southwestern College is not difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Southwestern College is 70%. Out of 1,230 applications received in 2023, 860 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Southwestern College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/21 and the application fee costs $25.

Students who apply to Southwestern College for fall should hear back from Southwestern College by September 15.

Southwestern College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Southwestern College's admissions stats.

Southwestern College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Southwestern College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southwestern College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 21	September 15

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Considering Applying Early to Southwestern College?

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Southwestern College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Southwestern College

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Southwestern College

Southwestern College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Southwestern College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Southwestern College

What does Southwestern College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Southwestern College for more information on admission factors.

Southwestern College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Southwestern College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Southwestern College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	2	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.6	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Southwestern College?

Students admitted to Southwestern College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 80% submitted a class rank. At Southwestern College 14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36% were in the top 25% and 72% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Southwestern College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5.17%
3.75 and 3.99	22.99%
3.50 and 3.74	20.69%
3.25 and 3.49	15.52%
3.00 and 3.24	13.79%
2.50 and 2.9	17.24%
2.00 and 2.49	4.6%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Southwestern College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Southwestern College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Southwestern College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Southwestern College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Southwestern College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Southwestern College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Southwestern College?

❌ Students who are admitted to Southwestern College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Southwestern College accept transfer credits?

✅ Southwestern College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Southwestern College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Excelsior College Examinations

Does Southwestern College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Southwestern College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Southwestern College?

✅ Southwestern College is not test optional.

What is Southwestern College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Southwestern College is 70%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Southwestern College?

❌ Southwestern College does not offer early decision.

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