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Southwestern University
Georgetown,
TX
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate45%
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About Southwestern University
Southwestern University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Georgetown, Texas. Southwestern University was founded in 1840. The university currently enrolls around 1,483 students per year, including 1,491 undergrad students.
Southwestern University Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Southwestern University. In 2022, Southwestern University accepted 45% of applicants. In 2022, 5,557 students applied to Southwestern University and 2,489 were admitted.
| Southwestern University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 45% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 34% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 62% |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 62% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 43% |
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Southwestern University is located in the town of Georgetown, Texas, near Austin.
If you would like to see Southwestern University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to Georgetown, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Austin-Bergstrom International.
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College Info
Southwestern University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Southwestern University is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Southwestern University is Jul 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Southwestern University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Southwestern University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1140 - 1320
Math SAT Range
550 - 670
Reading SAT Range
570 - 640
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1320 and Above
Good
1140 to 1320
Avg
1140 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Southwestern University students is 1241. Applicants with SAT scores of 1320 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Southwestern University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1320 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Southwestern University.
Southwestern University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$65,284
In State$65,284
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$50,558
$50,558
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$14,726
$14,726
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Southwestern University is like? There are approximately 1,483 students enrolled at Southwestern University, including 1,491 undergraduate students and -8 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 86% percent are from TX and 14% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time1%
Part Time86%
In State14%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,483
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
45%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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