Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Georgetown, Texas |
| Online | southwestern.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
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Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,766 prospective students applied, and 2,337 were granted admission. Of those admitted 444 enrolled in the school. 1,416 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 18 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $43,560 plus fees of $0. SU is ranked 189 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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SU is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Southwestern University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#189 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#143 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Texas
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#205 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1320 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,640 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,370 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,870 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| Business | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228343 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern University.
Current students may use the Southwestern University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.