SU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1255

The average composite SAT score for admitted Southwestern University freshman is 1255 out of 1600. SU students have the 270th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1255 is in the 83rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1170 to 1340

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1170 to 1340. The 75th percentile score is 1340 while the 25th percentile score is 1170.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by SU but we estimate it to be around a 1080 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 610

The average score for SU students on the math portion of the SAT is 610 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 570 and the 75th percentile score 650.

Average SAT Reading Score 645

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 600 to 690 and the average score for Southwestern University students is 645.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Southwestern University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 39.1%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.5.

Can I get into SU with a 1340 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1340 or higher is very competitive at SU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an above average chance of acceptance, around 55% or higher.

Can I get into SU with a 1260 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1260 to 1330 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 40% to 53%.

Can I get into SU with a 1170 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1170 to 1250 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 25% to 38% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into SU with a 1080 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1080 to 1160 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 24% chance of admission to SU. SAT scores below 1080 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.