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Southwestern University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Southwestern University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
43.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹50,54,762Out-of-state
Students
1,440Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Southwestern University (Southwestern or SU) is a private liberal arts university located in Georgetown, Texas. Established in 1840, it holds the distinction of being both the oldest college or university in Texas, and having maintained continuous, unbroken operation since its founding. While the institution evolved through a 1873 union of four earlier colleges, it remains the state's oldest academic lineage. This uninterrupted history, originating with the chartering of Rutersville College, also establishes Southwestern as the oldest continually operating university in Texas.
Southwestern offers 40 bachelor's degrees in the arts, sciences, fine arts, and music as well as interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association of Schools of Music and historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Admissions planning estimate

43.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 15.1%–71%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 39.07%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 39.1% (2,573/6,585; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

43 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,313
Offered a place 2,718
Enrolled 374

13.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1130-1300
4001600
ACT composite26-30
136

What a year costs

₹65,87,920 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹50,54,762
  • Housing₹14,15,743
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹65,87,920
After aid (average) ₹27,45,069

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹50,54,762
Out-of-state ₹50,54,762

Average aid awarded: ₹41,56,491 a year.

Outcomes and support

80.6%
Retention
72.8%
Graduation
56%
Get financial aid
9%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 51.3%
Hispanic 29.6%
African American 5.7%
Multiracial 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
Unknown 3.1%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Zoology/Animal Biologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate43.05%
Total Applicants6313
Admitted Applicants2718
Enrolled Applicants374
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1130
SAT Composite 75th %1300
ACT Composite 25th %26
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹50,54,762
Out-of-State Tuition₹50,54,762
Average Housing Cost₹14,15,743
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹27,45,069
Students Receiving Aid56%
Average Aid Awarded₹41,56,491
Out-of-State Students9%

Student Body Diversity

African American5.69%
Asian3.26%
Hispanic29.58%
White51.32%
Multiracial4.44%
Native American0.28%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International2.22%
Unknown Race3.13%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate72.79%
Retention Rate80.6%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates1440

Contact

Street Address1001 East University Avenue
ZIP Code78626
Phone(512) 863-1200
Websitehttps://www.southwestern.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/